Letters, manuscripts, original drawings and poems, 1894-1960.

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Letters, manuscripts, original drawings and poems, 1894-1960.

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This collection primarily consists of letters written to Bradley about his work in design and book printing from ca. 1894 to 1955. A series of letters from Maxfield Parrish are about his work and the use of his paintings in the magazine, Cosmopolitan-Good Housekeeping. A letter from William Randolph Hearst requests Bradley's assistance in making a film. Another series of letters from designer, T.M. Cleland, discuss Cleland's career. Many letters are from magazine and newspaper publishers and Bradley's work for the Strathmore Paper Company. Letters from the Library of Congress are about an exhibition, American Art Nouveau of the 1890s and Bradley's designs. Includes original drawings and copies of two posters made by Bradley about the dancer, Loie Fuller.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6692638

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951

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William Randolph Hearst Sr. (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications. His flamboyant methods of yellow journalism influenced the nation's popular media by emphasizing sensationalism and human interest stories. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887 with Mitchell Trubitt after being given control of The San Francisco Examiner by his ...

Bradley, Will, 1868-1962

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Illustrator and writer; South Pasedena, Calif. Born in Boston, Mass.; full name is William H. Bradley. From the description of Will Bradley papers, 1882-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82380142 Bradley, born in Boston, was a designer and illustrator of posters and book and magazine covers. He started his own press and magazine in 1895. He became an art editor for numerous magazines and wrote and directed motion pictures. From the description of Letters, manu...

Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966

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Frederick Parrish was born July 25, 1870 in Philadelphia, PA. He later took a family name, Maxfield, as his middle name. He was an illustrator and commercial artist who designed his first magazine cover for Harper's Weekly in April, 1895. Following that he did pictures and posters for other popular periodicals. His works also became familiar to the public through his illustrations for calendars and advertisements. He was noted for his use of rich colors, especially the shade of blue named for hi...

American Art Nouveau of the 1890s (1960 : Washington, D.C.)

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Strathmore Paper Company

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Cleland, T. M. (Thomas Maitland), 1880-1964

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American illustrator. From the description of Typed letter signed : Danbury, Connecticut, to Edward Wagenknecht, 1936 Jan. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270868038 T. M. Cleland, primarily a book designer, painter, illustrator, and type designer also produced costume and set designs for theatrical performances. From the description of T. M. Cleland costume designs for Scaramouche, 1923. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 669062826 America...

Fuller, Loïe, 1862-1928

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American dancer who flourished in Paris in late 19th century, and was an agressive promoter of Rodin in America. Friend of the Rodins for over 25 years and an occasional model for his work. Particularly interested in lighting effects on draperies. Author of QUINZE ANS DE MA VIE, Paris: F. Juren, [1908]. From the description of Rodin, poet, philosopher, artist, colourist, thinker, sculptor, author, peasant, and prophet : corrected typescript, ca. 1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 7...