Overview
Collection Information
Size: 1 Microfilm reel, 85 items on 1 microfilm reel
Summary: This microfilm collection of the papers of African American painter and illustrator Alvin C. Hollingsworth contains six letters from admirers of his television show (1969-1970), photographs, biographical information, a sketchbook, catalogs, book jackets, and other illustrations (1960-1970).
Biographical/Historical Note
Alvin C. Hollingsorth (1928-2000) was an African American painter, illustrator, and arts educator in New York, New York. Hollingsworth began drawing at a young age, beginning his career as a comic book artist before moving into the fine arts. He taught at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York and also hosted a television show about art. Hollingsworth was also a member of the Spiral group.
Provenance
Lent for microfilming 1971 by Alvin Hollingsworth.
Language Note
English .
Location of Originals
- Originals returned to the lender, Alvin Hollingsworth, after microfilming.
