Summary Information
Abstract
A significant collection of Rockwell Kent's correspondence; drawings and sketches; watercolors; lithographs; proofs; manuscripts; and architectural drawings. There are also lithographs and woodblock prints by Kent's students and admirers.
At a Glance
Call No.: |
MS#0702 |
Bib ID |
4079547
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Creator(s) |
Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971
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Title |
Rockwell Kent papers, 1885-1970 |
Physical Description |
59 linear feet (46 boxes 10 drawers 3 slip cases) |
Language(s) |
English
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Access |
This collection is located on-site. This collection has no restrictions. |
Arrangement
Arrangement
Collection is in 15 Series.
Description
Scope and Content
A comprehensive collection of working drawings and sketches, watercolor paintings, lithographs, proofs, manuscripts, and architectural drawings. There are illustrations for many books including Moby Dick, Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, The Decameron, Paul Bunyan, Candide, and The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as illustrations for 18 of Kent's own books; bookplates for many well known people, magazine illustrations, advertising, posters, and graphic art work of many other types. Some correspondence is included, as well as many lithographs and woodblock prints by Kent's students and admirers.
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Series I: Cataloged Correspondence
In four boxes, numbered 1-4. Kent's letters are arranged chronologically in Boxes 2: (1918-1940); 3: (1941-1969); 4 (Letters to Richard K. Larcada, 1965-1970).
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Series II: Cataloged Manuacripts, Prints by others, etc.
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Series III: Titled Drawings, Lithographs, Prints and Proofs
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Series IV: Advertising
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Series V: Architecture
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Series VI:Book Illustration
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Series VII: Bookplates
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Series VIII: Exhibitions
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Series VIX: Magazine Illustration
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Series X: Posters
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Series XI: Other Categories
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Series XII: Miscellaneous Drafts and Sketches-Early Work
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Series XIII: Miscellaneous Drafts and Sketches
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Series XIV: Articles, Broadside, Clippings, Obituaries,and Photographs
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Series XV: Additions to the Collection
This series contains material which was asscessioned after the main collection was processed.
Using the Collection
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Restrictions on Access
This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Rockwell Kent papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Related Materials
Other collections of Rockwell Kent materials are at: SUNY-Plattsburgh (Rockwell Kent Collection); National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution (Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Photographs); Archives of American Art (Ken Papers); & Princeton University Library (Graphic Arts-Kentiana)
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Processed HR 07/02/1972.
31 letters from RK to Henry Wohltjen Cataloged HR 11/06/1996.
6 RK letters to Art Young Cataloged HR 02/11/1997.
RK letter to Art Young Cataloged HR 02/20/1997.
Papers Cataloged HR 09/21/2000.
4 Rockwell Kent letters Processed Adrien Hilton 10/15/2013.
Revision Description
2009-06-26 File created.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the
Archival Collections Portal and through
CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries,
as well as ArchiveGRID,
a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
All links open new windows.
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Adler, Elmer, 1884-1962 |
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Ahgupuk, George Aden |
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ArchiveGRID
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Art |
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ArchiveGRID
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Artists |
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CLIO
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ArchiveGRID
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Authors, American |
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Calligraphy |
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ArchiveGRID
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Cartoonists |
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ArchiveGRID
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Catalogs |
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Cleland, T. M (Thomas Maitland), 1880-1964 |
Portal
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CLIO
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Cohen, Herman |
Portal
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CLIO
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Cook, Howard Norton, 1901-1980 |
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Drawing |
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Dwight, Mabel, 1876-1955 |
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Engravers |
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Floethe, Richard |
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Gág, Wanda, 1893-1946 |
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Graphic arts |
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Illustrated books |
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CLIO
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Illustration of books |
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Illustrators |
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ArchiveGRID
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Inescort, Frieda, 1901-1976 |
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CLIO
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ArchiveGRID
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I͡Akubov, V. V |
Portal
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CLIO
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ArchiveGRID
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I︠A︡kutovych, Heorhiĭ |
Portal
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CLIO
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ArchiveGRID
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Jones, Dan Burne |
Portal
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CLIO
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Kittredge, William A (William Albion), 1891-1945 |
Portal
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Kulʹchyt͡sʹka, Olena Lʹvivna, 1877-1967 |
Portal
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CLIO
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ArchiveGRID
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Kut͡senko, Petro |
Portal
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CLIO
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Lamont, Corliss, 1902-1995 |
Portal
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CLIO
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Lankes, Julius J., 1884-1960 |
Portal
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CLIO
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Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989 |
Portal
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CLIO
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Lenski, Lois, 1893-1974 |
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Lismer, Arthur, 1885-1969 |
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Lithographers |
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Masyk, Volodymyr, 1917- |
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McGuire, Harry, 1904- |
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Painters |
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Petty, Mary |
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Portraits |
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CLIO
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Price, Art, 1918- |
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CLIO
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Rosenberg, James N (James Naumburg), 1874-1970 |
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Selivanov, I |
Portal
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Smith, Frank Leon |
Portal
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CLIO
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Ward, Lynd, 1905-1985 |
Portal
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CLIO
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West, Richard V |
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CLIO
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Young, Art, 1866-1943 |
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CLIO
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History / Biographical Note
Biographical / Historical
American artist, travel writer, and political activist.
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