Ellis Wilson papers, 1927-1969

Wilson, Ellis, b. 1899 d. 1977
Painter, Illustrator
New York, N.Y.

Collection size: 0.2 linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)

Collection Summary: Correspondence, photographs, including 3 of Wilson taken by Carl Van Vechten, 1948 & 1959, clippings, exhibition catalogs, and a scrapbook. Much of the material relates to the Federal Art Project of the WPA.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, illustrator; New York, N.Y. b. Apr. 30, 1899, Mayfield, Ky.

Donated 1970 by Wilson.

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