Kate Lang papers, 1921-1996
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Contents and Arrangement
The collection is arranged as six series:
Series 1 : Biographical Material , 1992
1 folder
Box 1
This series contains a brief biographical sketch about the life of Kate Lang which appears in the publication Women in Art .
Series 2 : Correspondence , 1970-1996, undated
3 folders
Box 1
Most of the letters to Kate Lang concern art-related matters such as requests for artwork and sales of artwork. There are cards and letters of appreciation from customers as well from the Northern Virginia AIDS ministry and the IONA Senior Services Network in Washington, D.C. for Lang's artwork donations. Also found here is a letter written by Lang to her ex-husband, Jim, regarding mostly financial matters. Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Series 3 : Writings , 1992-1994, undated
6 folders
Box 1
Writings include notes, sketches, and a layout for a booklet of cartoons Kate Lang hoped to publish. Notes and sketches illustrate dimensions, colors, and inscriptions for artwork requested by a collector as well as sketches and plans for original artwork. This series also includes Lang's work schedules and deadlines she made for herself as well as a writing on the history of her training in art.
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Sketches and Notes for Cartoon Booklet, undated
Select: Sketches and Notes for Cartoon Booklet, undated
Sketches and Notes for Cartoons and Artwork, undated
Select: Sketches and Notes for Cartoons and Artwork, undated
Notes for Al Marzorini's Painting Requests with Instructions, 1992, undated
Select: Notes for Al Marzorini's Painting Requests with Instructions, 1992, undated
Notes and Sketches for Artwork, and Work Schedules, 1993, undated
Select: Notes and Sketches for Artwork, and Work Schedules, 1993, undated
Work Schedules and Lists of Artwork to be Done, 1994, undated
Select: Work Schedules and Lists of Artwork to be Done, 1994, undated
Writing About Art Training, undated
Select: Writing About Art Training, undated
Series 4 : Financial Records , 1990-1996, undated
2 folders
Box 1
Financial Records include lists and prices of artwork sold, cost of materials used, expenses incurred for flea market trips, living expenses, a reconciliation book for sales made at flea markets, and a 1993 financial statement.
Series 5 : Printed Material , 1991-1996, undated
5 folders
Box 1, OV 2
This series contains newspaper clippings about Kate Lang and her art, her career at the flea markets, and flea markets in general. These clippings are arranged chronologically. There are two folders of newspaper and magazine clippings which Lang used as inspiration and source material for her artwork. These clippings are arranged by subject. There are newsletters, exhibition announcements and catalogs, as well as business cards for Lang's business contacts and for Kate Lang herself.
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Newspaper Clippings and Business Cards, 1930, undated
Select: Newspaper Clippings and Business Cards, 1930, undated
Newspaper and Magazine Clippings Used as Source Material, 1991-1994, undated
Select: Newspaper and Magazine Clippings Used as Source Material, 1991-1994, undated
Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, 1991-1995
Select: Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, 1991-1995
Oversized Newspaper and Magazine Clippings about Kate Lang, 1992-1996
Select: Oversized Newspaper and Magazine Clippings about Kate Lang, 1992-1996
Series 6 : Photographs , 1921-circa 1990s, undated
0.6 Linear Feet
Box 1, OV 2
This series contains original photographs and copies of Kate Lang as a young woman in the 1920s and as an adult in the late 1960s and early 1970s. There is a large photograph of Babe Ruth that Lang likely used as source material. Also found here are dozens of snapshots of artwork, the artist at the flea market, her studio, and an exhibition opening in addition to photographs of Lang with family and friends and several pictures of a memorial party.
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Kate Lang, 1921-1971
Select: Kate Lang, 1921-1971
Kate Lang with Paintings, Friends, and Family, circa 1980s-1990s
Select: Kate Lang with Paintings, Friends, and Family, circa 1980s-1990s
Kate Lang Exhibitions, 1990s
Select: Kate Lang Exhibitions, 1990s
Pastels and Exercises, 1924-1927
Select: Pastels and Exercises, 1924-1927
Works of Art, circa 1990s
Select: Works of Art, circa 1990s
Oversized Photograph of Babe Ruth, undated
Select: Oversized Photograph of Babe Ruth, undated