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Art--Study and teaching

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

George M. Cohen (1919-1999) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/3/4
Abstract George M. Cohen, an oil painter, mixed media artist and art professor, was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 4, 1919. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Drake University and the University of Chicago. Cohen joined the faculty of Northwestern University in 1948, becoming a full professor in 1963. Cohen's papers fill two boxes and span the period 1951-1999. The papers fall into six categories: biographical materials, exhibit announcements and catalogs, correspondence,...
Dates: 1948-1999

William F. Conger (1937- ) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/3/5
Abstract

Abstract painter William Conger has had many solo and group exhibitions, has placed works in significant public, corporate, and private collections, and has taught in college art programs for 40 years, including teaching at Northwestern from 1985-2006. The Papers include correspondence, teaching materials, biographical materials, administrative records, and materials pertaining to talks and lectures.

Dates: 1971-2010; Other: Date acquired: 08/09/2008

Records of the Department of Art

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/3/1
Abstract

The records of Northwestern University's Department of Art, contained in four boxes, are arranged in five subseries: correspondence, personnel files, departmental administrative files, student records and departmental financial records. The original collection covers the years 1956-1971; an addition extends covedrage in some areas back to 1941.

Dates: 1956-1974

G. Haydn Huntley (1905-2001) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/4/2
Abstract

The G. Haydn Huntley Papers span the years from 1938 to 1975 and include one folder of biographical materials, one of articles, and three of grade books.

Dates: 1938-1975

NIGERIAN SCULPTOR INTRODUCES NEW INDUSTRY. TWELEVE YEARS TRAINING PUT TO GOOD ACCOUNT, 1947-06-03

 Item — Paper 57: Series Series 3
Identifier: Paper 57
Scope and Contents Photographs by F. Uher ; Exclusive W.A.P.S.Photographs. ; Location: Lagos, Nigeria. ; D.W.4499 to D.W.4503. ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, : REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ; P.O. BOX 555, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, B.W.A. ; D.W.4499 to D.W.4503. ; Many young Africans are setting an example to those who would further the progress of Nigeria.  Educated and trained in England, they are not too proud to work with their hands in their efforts to bring new industries to their country. ; One of these...
Dates: 1947-06-03

Ed Paschke (1939-2004) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/4/7
Abstract Edward Francis Paschke (1939-2004) was an American painter and educator. He lived most of his life in Chicago, Illinois, and was affiliated with a group of artists known as the Chicago Imagists. Paschke’s work is often confrontational and utilizes bright, neon colors and central figurative elements. He borrows imagery from pop culture to create surreal, emotional landscapes that evoke the violent, sinister, and sexually charged undercurrents of the human experience. The Ed Paschke Papers...
Dates: 1950-2005

J. Carson Webster (1905-1989) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/4/4
Abstract

The J. Carson Webster Papers fill twelve boxes and span the period 1931-1989. The Papers are comprised of six categories: education files, correspondence, teaching files, research files, professional organizations files, and publications. Two folders of biographical materials and three folders of speeches and talks are also included.

Dates: 1931-1989