The scattered papers of sculptor Cleo Hartwig measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1932 to 1979. Found are biographical materials, professional correspondence, an exhibition file, photographs of Hartwig and her sculpture, and printed material.
Scope and Contents:
The scattered papers of sculptor Cleo Hartwig measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1932 to 1979. Found are biographical materials, professional correspondence, an exhibition file, photographs of Hartwig and her sculpture, and printed material.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Sculptor Cleo Hartwig (1911-1988) was a direct carver active in New York City, New York, and in the Sculptor's Guild. She often produced small sculpture made of stone, wood, or terracotta, and was married to fellow sculptor Vincent Glinksy.
Provenance:
Donated 1966, 1974 and 1978 by Cleo Hartwig.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Rights:
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Occupation:
Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Levi, Julian E. (Julian Edwin), 1900-1982 Search this
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet ((on 3 microfilm reels))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1927-1982
Scope and Contents:
Biographical material; correspondence; printed material; financial papers; sketches; and photographs.
REEL 74: Correspondence, mostly letters received, 1946-1963 relating to Glinsky's artwork, including a letter from Julian Levi. Additional material includes minutes from committee mmetings of the Architectural League of New York, exhibition catalogs, and clippings.
REEL 3959: Biographical material, 1943-1945, including a resume and Navy Department papers; correspondence, 1929-1975; notes and writings, 1940-1971; financial material, 1939-1967, includes cost estimates for the National Academy of Design and National Sculpture Society Joint Exhibition, 1950; sketches of Glinsky's studio and "Shop Drawing Method of Installation"; printed material consists of clippings, 1931-1972, and exhibition catalogs, 1929-1972; photographs of Glinsky at work and of 2 works of art, undated and 1938-1969.
REEL 3961: Correspondence, 1930-1980, includes letters with the U.S. Treasury Department concerning the U.S. Naval Expeditionary medal; 6 sketches; printed material, 1933-1975; photographs, 1938-1939, of Glinsky, his artwork, military personnel, and of the Union City, Pennsylvania post office dedication ceremony.
Biographical / Historical:
Sculptor, etcher, lithographer, painter, teacher; New York, N.Y. Born in Russia. Member of the National Sculpture Society, and the American Artist Congress. Served as an artist for the WPA-FAP in New York City. Exhibited at the National Academy of Design, Architectural League, Museum of Modern Art, Salon des Tuileries, Paris, and the Brooklyn Museum. Was a teacher at Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Related Materials:
Vincent Glinsky papers also at Syracuse University.
Provenance:
Material on reels 74 and 3959 donated by Vincent Glinsky, 1966 and 1972. Material on reel 3961 donated by Cleo Hartwig, wife of Vincent Glinsky, 1981.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Topic:
Sculpture, American -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Interviews Search this
285 Items (photographic prints, b&w, 8 x 10 in. and smaller.)
5 Slides (photographs) (b&w)
133 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Date:
[ca. 1950-1960]
Scope and Contents:
285 photographs of art work by sculptors Vincent Glinsky and Cleo Hartwig; 5 slides (b&w) of Hartwig's work; and 133 color slides of work by artists Robert Cronbach, Peter Grippe, Joseph Konzal, Michael Lekakis, Charles Green Shaw, and Warren Wheelock.
Biographical / Historical:
Art gallery; New York, N.Y. Operated by Douglas Berman and Peter Daferner.
Provenance:
Donated 1996 and 1998 by Douglas Berman.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Andrew Herman. Vincent Glinsky, 1939 Mar. 8. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
