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Creator:
Spencer, John, 1911-1996  Search this
Names:
Cornwell, Dean, 1892-1960  Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet ((20 items))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1930-1994
bulk 1933-1944
Scope and Contents:
Papers relate to Spencer's experiences as an assistant to muralist Dean Cornwell on the Los Angeles Central Library Mural project from 1927-1933 and to his subsequent relationship with Cornwell. Included are 13 letters from Cornwell to Spencer, 1933-1944, in which Cornwell offers criticism of Spencer's sketches and discusses related matters on composition and current art projects; a photo of a cartoon for a mural panel "The Discovery Era" by Cornwell ca. 1930-1931; drawings by Spencer from a lecture on the Los Angeles Central Library Mural by Cornwell; clipping on board of Cornwell and Spencer working on the Los Angeles Library Mural; and a photocopy of a clipping, 1994, regarding the murals.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter; California.
Provenance:
Donated 1994 by John Spencer.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Occupation:
Painters -- California  Search this
Muralists -- California  Search this
Topic:
Mural painting and decoration, American  Search this
Mural painting and decoration -- 20th century -- California -- Los Angeles  Search this
Identifier:
AAA.spenjohn
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b95a718a-3b32-4681-89e2-594c45cf8e61
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-spenjohn