Jan Yoors papers, 1956-1978

Yoors, Jan, b. 1922 d. 1977
Painter, Photographer, Designer, Weaver
New York, N.Y.

Collection size: 0.8 linear ft.

Collection Summary: Copies of letters; photographs of Yoors; catalogs, announcements, and other printed material; film production manual and book ONLY ONE NEW YORK (Simon & Schuster, 1965) containing photographs by Yoors; manuscripts of Yoors's books GYPSIES OF SPAIN, THE GYPSIES, and CROSSING; color slides of Yoors's work; contact sheets; drawings on index cards; and Christmas cards.

Biographical/Historical Note: Weaver, tapestry designer, photographer, painter; New York, N.Y. Born 1922. Died 1977.

Donated November 11, 1978 by Marianne Yoors, Jan Yoor's widow.

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