Constantin Alajalov papers, [ca. 1940-1979]
Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987
Portrait painter, Illustrator
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 300 items (on 1 microfilm reel).
Summary: Printed biographical information; letters, notes, and telegrams from various correspondents, including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ogden Nash, and Leonard Bernstein; photographs of Alajalov with others, and photographs of his works; exhibition catalogs, invitations, and announcements; a manuscript and a published copy of CONVERSATION PIECES, a book about Alajalov by Janet Flanner; and magazine articles, and clippings.
Biographical/Historical Note
Painter, illustrator; New York, N.Y.
Provenance
Donated 1980 by Constantin Alajalov.
Related Materials
Constantin Alajalov papers also at Syracuse University.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Microfilm reel 2091 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
How to Cite This Collection
Constantin Alajalov papers, [ca. 1940-1979]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
