The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Summary:
This microfilm collection of the papers of African American painter and illustrator Alvin C. Hollingsworth contains six letters from admirers of his television show (1969-1970), photographs, biographical information, a sketchbook, catalogs, book jackets, and other illustrations (1960-1970).
Citation:
Alvin C. Hollingsworth papers, 1960-1970. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm roll 91 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals:
Originals returned to the lender, Alvin Hollingsworth, after microfilming.
Loan:
Loan
Biography Note:
Alvin C. Hollingsorth (1928-2000) was an African American painter, illustrator, and arts educator in New York, New York. Hollingsworth began drawing at a young age, beginning his career as a comic book artist before moving into the fine arts. He taught at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York and also hosted a television show about art. Hollingsworth was also a member of the Spiral group.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming 1971 by Alvin Hollingsworth.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
