Constantin Alajalov Papers, 1929-1960

Summary

Creator:
Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987
Abstract:
Fan mail (1940-1950); published illustrations and covers from The New Yorker (1929-1960); and original drawings.
Extent:
0.25 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Constantin Alajalov Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Constantin Alajalov Papers comprises incoming correspondence and printed material of the Russian-born portrait painter, illustrator and cartoonist.

Spanning 1940-1960, the Incoming Correspondence is almost exclusively about Alajalov's covers for The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post.

Printed material consists of artwork and memorabilia, and includes Alajalov's New Yorker covers (1929-1960) and articles about him from American Artist and The Saturday Evening Post.

Biographical / historical:

Illustrator, painter. Born in Rostov, Russia, Alajalov emigrated to the United States in 1923, and became a citizen in 1928.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Constantin Alajolov, 1964.

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Constantin Alajalov Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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