Correspondence - 1970-1972., 01/01/1970-02/28/1972

File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: GAMMS455.1.4

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

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

01/01/1970-02/28/1972

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence dated 1970-1972 concerning Sr. Corita Kent and her art work. Correspondents include Murray Lebwohl, of St. Armands Gallery, Sr. Corita's dealer in Sarasota, FL; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.; Mary Catherine Downey, Sr. Corita's sister; and Mayfair Art Gallery, NY.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEBWOHL, MURRAY - CORRESP. TO KENT, CORITA - 1970-72: Other Types

ST. ARMANDS GALLERY - CORRESP. TO KENT, CORITA - 1970-72: Other Types

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON, INC. - CORRES. RE KENT, CORITA - 1970: Other Types

"DAMN EVERYTHING BUT THE CIRCUS" - REFERENCE - 1970: Other Types

PETROFF, MARTIN - CORRESP. RE KENT, CORITA - 1970: Other Types

DOWNEY, MARY CATHERINE - CORRESP. RE KENT, CORITA - 1970-72: Other Types

FAY, ELIZABETH - CORRESP. RE KENT, CORITA - 1972: Other Types

MAYFAIR ART GALLERY - CORRESP. RE KENT, CORITA - 1972: Other Types