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Federico, Gene, 1918-1999. Gene Federico papers, 1918-2003 and n.d., bulk bulk 1951-1991.

Title: Gene Federico papers, 1918-2003 and n.d., bulk bulk 1951-1991.

Collection documents Federico s sixty years as a pioneering leader in advertising and graphic design, and contains materials from a variety of formats, including correspondence, writings, advertisements proofs and clippings, graphic design and printed materials, posters, sketches/sketchbooks, photographs, negatives, and videotapes. In addition to limited personal and biographical material, the collection primarily documents Federico's creative output as a graphic designer, art director, and advertising executive at agencies including Grey Advertising, Doyle Dane Bernbach, Douglas D. Simon, Benton & Bowles, Warwick & Legler, and as a principal at Lord Geller Federico Einstein; the collection has limited material relating to the specific agencies for which he worked. The collection also documents Federico's extensive freelance and exhibition work throughout his career (most notably the "Love of Apples" and "24-Page Book" designs), in addition to his later consulting work for Brouillard Communications. Client advertisements and graphic design materials compose the majority of the collection. Significant clients represented include: Christian Dior; Elektra Records; Elizabeth Arden; Goldman Sachs; IBM; L'Aiglon Apparel; Lady Pepperell; Napier; The New Yorker; and Woman's Day. Though an art director throughout most of his career, Federico contributed significantly to the graphic design and typographical components of advertising. Through clear and innovative integration of design and typographical components, Federico pioneered the use of visual puns in advertisements, and emphasized clarity of message over design complexity. The collection will be of particular value to researchers interested in developments in print advertising and typographical design since World War II.

ArchivalResource: 3800 items (20.5 lin. ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62902144 View

Federico, Gene. Gene Federico papers, [ca. 1940]-1998.

Title: Gene Federico papers, [ca. 1940]-1998.

Collection consists primarily of proofs and tearsheets for Federico's advertisements. Also includes biographical material (including photographs), original artwork, and a small number of agency-related items from Lord, Geller, Federico, Einstein and other agencies where Federico worked. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

ArchivalResource: 2800 items (16.0 lin. ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52168722 View