Calvin Burnett papers, 1927-1979
Burnett, Calvin W.,
b. 1921
d. 2007
Painter, Illustrator, Designer
Mass.
Collection size: 5.5 linear ft.
Collection Summary: Biographical information; correspondence; a diary of events and activities; writings, including the manuscript for his book OBJECTIVE DRAWING, and notes on other subjects such as printmaking, education, black issues, and other topics; three sketchbooks; loose drawings; business and financial records, including commercial art files, committee material such as minutes, agendas, etc., and records of sales, loans, and exhibitions of Burnett's art work; a scrapbook of clippings; a transcript of an interview; printed material, including clippings, exhibition catalogues and announcements; and miscellany, including annotated calendars, school report cards, recital programs, etc.
Biographical/Historical Note: Graphic artist, illustrator, painter, and designer; born in Cambridge, Mass.; full name Calvin W. Burnett.
Donated 1980 by Calvin Burnett.
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