Printed Materials Related to S. Corita Kent., 01/01/1959-12/31/1974
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
- 01/01/1959-12/31/1974
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
This folder contains printed materials (newspaper and magazine articles) relating to Sr. Corita Kent and her art work. Subjects covered include biographical information as well as exhibition publicity. Several articles deal with the changes that have occurred in the world of Catholic Religious women.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
KENT, CORITA - BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Printed Item
KENT, CORITA - NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY - 1960S AND 1970S: Printed Item
CATHOLIC NUNS - CHANGES IN THEIR CAREERS - 1960S AND 1970S: Printed Item
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
speccoll@georgetown.edu