John Heliker letters to Charlie Harmon, 1977-1989

Collection Information

Size: 0.2 Linear feet

Summary: The John Heliker letters to Charlie Harmon measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1977 to 2001. The John Heliker letters to Charlie Harmon include twenty-two letters and postcards (and one additional envelope) from John (Jack) Heliker to Charlie Harmon (1979-1989 and undated), one exhibition announcement and two catalogs, and a program from Heliker's celebration of life service. Heliker writes about his daily activities, health, studio work and exhibitions and events.

Biographical/Historical Note

John (Jack) Edward Heliker (1909-2000) was a painter and educator in New York, N.Y. Heliker studied and taught at the Art Students League, was professor of Art at Columbia University, and was a founding member of the New York Studio school. Charlie Harmon is a music editor and arranger and was archivist for the Leonard Bernstein estate. He and Heliker met and became friends in 1979.

Provenance

Donated in 2022 by Charlie Harmon, a friend of Heliker's.

Related Materials

The Archives of American Art also holds the John Edward Heliker papers on microfilm reels N70-41 and N70-42.

Language Note

English .