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Giovanni Martino and Martino family papers, 1913-2022

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Series 1: Giovanni Martino Papers , 1944-2001
1.4 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2, 4

Giovanni Martino's papers include scattered biographical material, such as awards and curriculum vitae; a small amount of correspondence documenting awards, sales, and exhibition of his artwork; and exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and other printed material documenting his career and the activities of the Martino family. Photographs include portraits of Martino as well as family photographs of Martino as a child, with his brothers, and with his wife and children. A few photographs depict Martino painting outdoors. Also found are figure and landscape drawings on paper by Martino. Some of his early drawings are signed with the alias "M. Giovanni." One scrapbook contains letters, news clippings, exhibition publications, and photographs.
This series is arranged as 6 subseries.
  • 1.1: Biographical Material, 1944-2001
  • 1.2: Correspondence, 1942-1983
  • 1.3: Printed Material, 1930s-2010
  • 1.4: Photographs, 1915-1990s
  • 1.5: Artwork, 1913-1980s
  • 1.6: Scrapbook, 1933-1959

1.1: Biographical Material, 1944-2001

Description Container
Award Certificates, 1952-1987
Oversize material housed in box 4, folder 1
1
1
Biographical Material, 1950s-2001
1
2
Oversize Award Certificates from Box 1, Folder 1, 1944-1976
4
1

1.2: Correspondence, 1942-1983

Description Container
Correspondence, 1942-1949
1
3
Correspondence, 1955-1983
1
4

1.3: Printed Material, 1930s-2010

Description Container
Book, The Martinos: A Legacy of Art by James McClelland, 2010
1
5
Exhibition and Event Announcements, 1955-2005
1
6
Exhibition Catalogs, 1937, 1940-2005
1
7-17
Magazines and Bulletins, 1938-1947, 1994
1
18-20
News Clippings, circa 1930s-2005
Oversize material housed in box 4, folder 2
1
21-27
Reproductions of Artwork, circa 1950s-1980s
1
28
Oversize News Clippings, 1955-2005
4
2

1.4: Photographs, 1915-1990s

Description Container
Giovanni Martino and Others, 1915-1990s
Oversize material housed in box 4, folder 3
1
29-35
Photographs of Artwork, circa 1930s-1990s
Oversize material housed in box 4, folder 4
2
1-4
Oversize Photographs of Giovanni Martino and Others from Box 1, Folders 29-35, 1928-1938
4
3
Oversize Photographs of Artwork from Box 2, Folders 1-4, 1941
4
4

1.5: Artwork, 1913-1980s

Description Container
Artwork, 1913-1980
Oversized material housed in box 4, folder 5
2
5
Oversized Artwork from Box 2, Folder 5, circa 1920s-1980s
4
5

1.6: Scrapbook, 1933-1959

Description Container
Scrapbook, 1933-1959
2
6
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Series 2: Eva Martino Papers , circa 1930s-2013
0.2 Linear feet
Box 2

Eva Martino's papers consist of awards, exhibition publications, and many news clippings documenting her career as a painter. Many of these publications are for group exhibitions with her husband and daughters. Also found are a few original ink drawings by Eva, personal photographs of her and her family, and few letters documenting her professional activities.
Description Container Select
Award Certificates and Prize Lists, 1965-1991
2
7
Curriculum Vitae, 2006
2
8
Drawings, undated
2
9
Exhibition Announcements, 1971-2013
2
10
Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1955-2003
2
11
Letters, circa 1992-2002
2
12
News Clippings, 1953-2008
2
13
Photographs, circa 1930s-2002
2
14
Reproductions of Artwork, circa 1980s-2002
2
15
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Series 3: Nina Martino Papers , 1942-2022
0.5 Linear feet
Box 2

Nina Martino's papers include documentation on exhibitions, including a retrospective of her work entitled "Illumined Solitude," special events, records of her work as a student at Temple University, and awards. Also found are childhood drawings and ink drawings of figures and animals, as well as watercolor and ink illustrations. Photographs depict Nina as a child, with her family, and her artwork.
Description Container Select
Awards, 1963-2018
2
16
Certificates and Diplomas, 1975-1976
4
6
Biographical Information, 1942, 2012
2
17
Book, Illumined Solitude: A Retrospective of Paintings 1980-2007, 2008
2
18
Drawings, circa 1953-1957, circa 1970s-1996
2
19-20
Sketches, undated
4
7
Exhibition Catalogs and Announcements, circa 1971-2022
2
21-22
Festival Programs, 1995-2000
2
23
High School Graduation, 1960
2
24
Illustrations, undated
2
25
Letters, 1988-2018
2
26
Masters Thesis, 1975
2
27
News Clippings, 1955-2018
2
28
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Benefit Auction, 2013
2
29
Photographs, circa 1944-1999
2
30
Poetry, circa 1970s-2000s
2
31
Scrapbook Pages, 1968-1973
2
32
Temple University Records, 1970-1972
2
33
Donation of Works, 2005, 2015-2019
2
34
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Series 4: Babette Martino Papers , 1945-2013
0.4 Linear feet
Boxes 2-3

Found here are the papers documenting Babette Martino's career as a painter, including awards, professional correspondence, fellowship records, exhibition catalogs, publications, and a portfolio containing images of her work. Additionally, her papers include a few personal items such as her baby book and photographs depicting Babette as a child, with family, and at events.
Description Container Select
Awards, 1957-2010
2
35
Baby Book, 1945
2
36
Correspondence, 1969-2008
2
37
Curriculum Vitae, 2005
2
38
Magazines, 2007, 2005, 1997
2
39
Pew Fellowship, 2000
3
1
Photographs, circa 1950s-1990s
3
2-3
Printed Material, 1971-2013
3
4
Professional Portfolio, 2006
3
5
Scrapbook Pages, 1966-1970s
3
6

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  • To request an appointment to view materials, make your selections using the checkboxes and click the "Reading Room" button. Please note, you will receive the full box.
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