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American student delegation to Russia , 1927

Hugo Gellert Papers, 1916-1986

This site provides access to the papers of Hugo Gellert in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2007 and 2008 and total 7,745 images. The bulk of the papers have been scanned in their entirety. Books and publicity materials that Gellert himself did not produce have been partially scanned or not scanned.

The papers of graphic artist, muralist, and activist Hugo Gellert measure 6.9 linear feet and date from 1916 to 1986. They document his career as an artist and organizer for the radical political left through an interview, legal papers, financial records, family papers, artifacts, correspondence, writings, organizational records, extensive printed materials (many of them illustrated by Gellert), photographs, and artwork. Read more About this Collection.

Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art

Series 1: Biographical Material, 1917-1982