David Stone Martin papers, 1930-1992

Collection Information

Size: 0.9 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of David Stone Martin measure 0.9 linear feet and date from 1930 to 1992. The papers document Martin's career as an illustrator through personal correspondence with friends and family; business correspondence with various organizations; writings by Martin and others; awards, resumes, drawings and other professional activity; clippings, published artwork, a book on Martin, and other printed material; and photographs of Martin with friends and family and photographs of some of his works.

Biographical/Historical Note

David Stone Martin (1913-1992) was an American artist best known for his illustrations on jazz record albums. Martin was born in Chicago in 1913, and he studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During World War II, Martin was an art director for the United States Office of War Information. Martin produced covers for Mercury, Asch, Disc and Dial albums, and he went on to produce illustrations for magazines such as TIME. Martin died in 1992.

Provenance

Donated by Anthony Martin, son of David Stone Martin, 1994.

Language Note

English .