Ted Egri Papers, 1952-1974

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Ted Egri Papers, 1952-1974

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New Mexico Arts Commission

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The Arts Commission was established in 1965 (1965 NM Laws, Chp. 138, Sec. 1-5). For a complete history of the agency see OCLC record #38534757. From the description of New Mexico Arts Commission photograph collection [graphic]. 196--1973. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38548452 ...

Egri, Ted

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Ted Egri was born in New York City in 1913 into an artistic family. Egri enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was discharged in 1945. While in the Navy, he worked drafting maps in the Hydrographic Department in Maryland. He was also the Chief Petty Officer in charge of drafting and map reproduction in the Southwest Pacific on the amphibious command ship U.S.S. Blue Ridge. During his service, Egri drew and painted extensively, honing his skills as an artist. Although he did not receive a...