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Collection of John Held, Jr. illustrations

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2845

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a framed picture, postcards, magazines, musical compositions, maps, and programs depicting John Held, Jr.'s illustrations.

Dates

  • 1918-1935

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

John Held, Jr. was a famous illustrator in the 1920s most well known for his cartoons depicting the lifestyle and culture of the generation. Held was a Utah native who's earliest illustrations were published at the age of 15. After moving to New York, Held continued to illustrate for various newspapers, magazines, and often illustrated for playwrights.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection of John Held, Jr. contains a framed picture, postcards, magazines, musical compositions, maps, and programs depicting illustrations created by Held. John Held, Jr. was a famous illustrator in the 1920s most well known for his cartoons depicting the lifestyle and culture of the generation.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged first with the framed illustration followed by magazines, maps, postcards, programs, and music compositions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2013, 2015 and 2020.

Processing Information

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019 and 2022.
Title
Inventory of the collection of John Held, Jr. illustrations
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga and Betsey Welland.
Date
2015 (last modified: 2019 and 2022)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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