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Parsons the New School for Design. Adam and Sophie Gimbel Design Library

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Fashion print scrapbook collection

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0091-01
Abstract Consists of 19 scrapbooks containing more than 10,000 prints of fashion illustrations produced between the early 1800s and 1913. The prints primarily depict clothing and accessories designs, with a few depicting theatrical costumes, architectural and sculptural details, and textile designs. Many images were issued as portfolio prints, others cut from books and periodicals, such as Graham's Magazine and Godey's Lady's Book and...
Dates: circa 1800-1913

Graphic novels from Parsons School of Design undergraduate Lab 2, spring term 2007, taught by Julia Gorton and Madeline Schwartzman

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: PC-02-16-01
Abstract

The collection consists of thirty-three graphic novels written and illustrated by undergraduate students enrolled in Julia Gorton and Madeline Schwartzman's Spring 2007 Parsons School of Design Lab course.

Dates: 2007

Menswear and sportswear fashion catalog collection

 Collection
Identifier: KA-0134-01
Overview

A small collection of menswear, sportswear and department store catalogs spanning the late 1960s into the mid-1970s.

Dates: 1967 - 1976

Parsons School of Design Adam and Sophie Gimbel Art and Design Library records

 Collection
Identifier: PC-08-01-01
Overview

The records of the Adam and Sophie Gimbel Art and Design Library of Parsons School for Design consist of administrative files generated by library administrators and school executives. Topics include library collections, facilities, fundraising, statistical record-keeping, and the library's role in school accreditation. The bulk of the records dates from the period after Parsons School of Design's library relocated in 1972.

Dates: 1944-2014; Majority of material found within 1977-2009

Parsons School of Design poster collection

 Collection
Identifier: PC-05-07-01
Abstract

Contains 236 posters created for academic departments and administrative offices of Parsons The New School for Design, including promotional posters for summer sessions and study abroad programs, recruiting by specific departments, and publicity for exhibitions, public programs, and internship fairs. With the exception of a 1927 poster advertising a dance, the series does not contain any material created prior to 1956.

Dates: 1927 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1956 - 2006