Crampton, Rollin McNeil, 1886-1970

Painter; Woodstock and New York, N.Y.

From the description of Rollin McNeil Crampton papers, 1939-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122599540

Rollin McNeil Crampton (1886-1970) was an art administrator and painter in both Woodstock and New York, N.Y.

From the description of Oral history interview with Rollin McNeil Crampton, 1965 Jan. 29 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 458411716

Art administrator, painter; Woodstock and New York, N.Y.

From the description of Rollin McNeil Crampton interviews, 1965 Jan. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220192711

Rollin Crampton (1886-1970) was an American painter and illustrator known for his geometric abstractions.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Crampton studied at Yale University School of Fine Arts and won a scholarship from the Art Student's League. In 1936 he was appointed mural supervisor for the New York City Art Project. He was the recipient of two Purchase Prizes (SUNY New Paltz and Lousiana State University); his work was exhibited at museums and galleries across the country (including the Museum of Modern Art) and is in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Albright Gallery.

From the guide to the Rollin Crampton Papers, 1945-1964, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)