The papers of Walter Askin measure 4.7 linear feet and date from circa 1930 to 1992. The papers document his career as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker through correspondences with friends, galleries, and other institutions; lectures, notes, and other writings; exhbition files, resumes, and other professional activity material; clippings, exhibition catalogs, and other printed material; and photographs of Askin, his artwork, studio, and exhibitons.Correspondence includes personal correspondence with family and friends, business correspondence with galleries and other institutions, memos, and letters in regards to a 1977 calendar featuring his artwork.Writings includes lectures, essays written by Askin and others, reports for grants, and miscellaneous notes.Professional material includes exhibition files for various galleries and museums, material related to publishing books, three VHS recordings on Askin and his artwork, resumes, a file of sketches, and miscellaneous career material.Printed material consists of copies of books related to Askin, oversized proofs and drafts of books by Askin, newspaper and magazine clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and newsletters.Photographic material consists of personal photographs of Askin, portraits of Askin, Askin's studio, artwork, and some of his exhibitions.
