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Oscar Van Young and Loli Vann papers, 1924-1994

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Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1924, 1946-1990
0.8 Linear feet
Boxes 1, 4

Found here are biographical writings and resumes, a sample on paper of a painter's palette, a linoleum cut by H. Burkhardt, and certificates and awards, which include O. V. Young's teaching certificate, membership in the American Watercolor Society, and both O. V. Young and Loli Vann's recognition from the Brandeis University Women's Committee. Writings by O. V. Young include his master's thesis, "An Analysis of the Function and Relationship of Color and Form in Paintings" (1959), statements on his work, loose notes, and more. Writings by Loli Vann relate to her artwork and also include notes, clippings, and a letter from a lecture she gave titled, "Art Through Children's Eyes." An essay by Janice Lovoos on O. V. Young is also present. Photographic materials include portraits of O. V. Young, scenes of him teaching, judging an exhibition, and in his studio; artwork by Young and Loli Vann; and negatives depicting both artists, their paintings, exhibitions, family gatherings, and more.
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Biographical Listings, O. V. Young and Loli Vann, 1946-1990
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Biographical Materials and Information, O. V. Young, 1924, 1960s-1981
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Biographical Materials and Information, Loli Vann, 1947-1988
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Certificates and Awards, 1950s-1987
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Linoleum Cut by H. Burkhardt, 1975
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Paint Palette Example on Paper, undated
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Photographs, O. V. Young, circa 1940s-1970s
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Photograph, O.V. Young with Oscar Fischinger, Emil Bisttram, Lorser Feitelson, and Boris Deutsch at Art Center Lecture, undated
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Photographs, O. V. Young Paintings, circa 1940s-1960s
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Photographs, O. V. Young Paintings, circa 1940s-1960s
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Photographs, Loli Vann Paintings, circa 1940s-1960s
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Photographs, Mixed Negatives, 1970s-1990s, undated
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Writings, O. V. Young, "Statement of my Intent and Philosophy and Analysis of Paintings", 1979
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Writings, O.V. Young, 1959-1979
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Writings, Loli Vann, 1949, undated
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"Oscar Van Young" by Janice Lovoos, undated
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"The Evening's Rack," Poem for O. V. Young and Loli Vann, 1958
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