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New York School of Fine and Applied Art

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Cleora Clark Wheeler student notebook and bookplates

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0061-01
Abstract

Notes taken by Cleora Clark Wheeler during lectures given by Frank Alvah Parsons at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art (later, Parsons School of Design), which Wheeler attended in 1912-1913. Also included is a set of bookplates, which was the focus of Wheeler's later career.

Dates: 1910 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1913

Frank Alvah Parsons correspondence and tribute by James Wilfrid Kerr

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0106-01
Summary

The collection contains correspondence from Frank Alvah Parsons, president of the New York School of Fine and Applied Art (later, Parsons School of Design), to alumni James Wilfrid Kerr and Rose Netzorg Kerr, in addition to a short manuscript written by James Wilfrid Kerr upon Parsons' death. The tribute relates Kerr's experiences as a World War One veteran studying art under Parsons' tutelage.

Dates: 1925 - 1930

Frank Alvah Parsons lectures on art and prints of period rooms

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0037-01
Summary

Frank Alvah Parsons (1866-1930) began as an instructor at the New York School of Art in 1904. He became director in 1911, renaming the school the New York School of Fine and Applied Art to reflect his reorientation of the institution toward practical design disciplines. The school was later renamed to honor his leadership. The collection consists of published editions of Parsons' lectures, and prints he used to illustrate them.

Dates: 1917 - 1922

Harry B. Baker papers

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0090-01
Abstract

Harry B. Baker (1868-1941) was an illustrator who taught at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art (which became Parsons School of Design) in the early 20th century. Before moving to New York, Baker traveled the American West. He illustrated bar fights, cowboys, Native Americans, and street scenes. The collection includes photographs of Baker and his students, a letter from Frank Alvah Parsons, and illustrations by Baker.

Dates: 1891 - 1946

Lyman Martin interior decoration work and papers

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0031-01
Summary

Lyman Martin (1908-2003) graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1939 and joined Thedlow, an interior decoration firm. At Thedlow, Martin created interiors and watercolor renderings, and designed rugs and murals. In 1969, Martin became president of Thedlow, remaining until its closure in 1979. The collection includes student work, interior drawings, a travel diary, floorplans, photographs, clippings, and exhibition files.

Dates: 1928 - 1992

Margaret McKay Tee papers

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0094-01
Abstract

Margaret McKay Tee (1882-1955) came to New York from Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1902 to attend Cooper Union. Frank Alvah Parsons later hired Tee as a student instructor at the New York School of Art. After returning to Colorado, Tee carried on a correspondence with Parsons. Tee's papers include letters from Parsons, photographs of Tee's paintings, and an autobiographical essay relating Tee’s upbringing and her experiences as a young art student.

Dates: 1908 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1924

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