Vickrey, Robert, b. 1926
(Show Bio)Robert Vickrey papers, 1955-1999
2.0 linear ft.
Personal and professional correspondence, writings by Vickrey and others, printed material and miscellany regarding Vickrey's career as an illustrator and portrait painter. Correspondence is with family and friends as well the Harmon-Meek gallery in Naples, Fla. regarding loans of Vickrey's work for exhibition. Writings include articles by Vickrey for various publications, including Cape Codder, The Oracle, The Chronicle, The Cape Paper, and The Review; a draft manuscript by Philip Eliasoph for his book "Robert Vickrey: Lyrical Realist"; a manuscript of Vickrey's unpublished memoir, "Time Traveler", concerning his career at Time magazine; and a manuscript by Donald Miller, "Creatures of the Spirit: Robert Vickrey's Nun Paintings". Printed material includes exhibition catalogs and announcements.
Donated 2007 by Robert Vickrey.
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