Antonio Frasconi collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MRBC-MS-00372

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, 1960s-1990s, largely from Antonio Frasconi to Charles Parkhurst (at one time, director of the Smith College Museum of Art) and includes letters, cards, notes and telegrams. Also included are decorated mailing envelopes from 1960-1980s. There are two original prints, exhibition announcements, posters, catalogs and notes, as well as some printed articles about Frasconi and biographical notes about him, probably by Parkhurst.

Dates of Materials

1960-1990's

Creator

Frasconi, Antonio. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use without restriction beyond the standard terms and conditions of Smith College Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. For reproductions of materials that are governed by fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. Researchers are responsible for determining who may hold materials' copyrights and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from Smith College Special Collections to move forward with their use.

Biographical / Historical

Extent

3.375 linear feet (2 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Antonio Frasconi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (1919), grew up in Montevideo, Uruguay, and lived in the United States from 1945 until his death in 2013. He was recognized largely for his woodcuts. His collection contains correspondence, decorated mailing envelopes, two original prints, exhibition announcements, posters, catalogs and notes, as well as some printed articles about Frasconi.