Correspondence - 1969., 01/02/1969-10/30/1969
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Corita Papers, dated 1961-1976, include correspondence, business records, and printed materials relating to Corita's art. The collection amounts to one box of material (0.5 linear feet). It includes reproductions of Carita's highly celebrated serigraphs, which involve innovative use of color and quotations. Carita's correspondence with her Florida dealer, Murray Lebwohl, provides insight into an artist's business dealings.
Dates
- 01/02/1969-10/30/1969
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Correspondence dated 1969 concerning Sr. Corita Kent and her art. Correspondents include Murray Lebwohl of St. Armands Gallery, Sarasota, FL, Mary Catherine Downey, Sr. Corita's sister. Subjects discussed include Ringling Museum of Art, and Mrs. Martin Luther King.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
KENT, CORITA - SEE ALSO CORITA, SR. MARY: Other Types
LEBWOHL, MURRAY - CORRESP. TO KENT, CORITA - 1969: Autographed Letter
KENT, CORITA - CORRESP. FROM LEBWOHL, MURRAY - 1969: Autographed Letter
KING, CORETTA SCOTT - REFERENCE - 1969: Autographed Letter
RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART - REFERENCE - 1969: Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Corita, 1918-1986 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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