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Ricky Gomez
Scope and Contents
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.
Correspondence consists of personal correspondence with family and friends, some of which include photographs. There is also business correspondence related to Martin's freelance work, and some of the letters include invoices and receipts.
Writings consist of a lecture and questions answered by Martin for the Society of Illustrators, "Illustrations, Its Many Facets" by Martin, and writings by Samuel Komoroff and Carmen Capalbo.
Professional material consists of awards, a resume and family history summary, testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Un-American Activities Special Committee, drawings, passport, and funeral service program.
Printed material consists of clippings, the book DAVID STONE MARTIN: JAZZ GRAPHICS by Manek Daver; published artwork appearing on brochures, in TIME Magazine covers, TV Guide, and on audio record jackets.
Photographic material consists of personal photographs of Martin with friends and family and photographs of some of his works.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Anthony Martin, son of David Stone Martin, 1994.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2022.