Papers, 1917-1964.

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Papers, 1917-1964.

Auerbach-Levy's original sketches for caricatures of people associated with the theater. His sketches are accompanied by news clippings of his caricatures which appeared in New York City newspapers and magazines. His papers include scrapbooks containing some correspondence with theatrical personalities and organizations he supported and fan mail. Printed material about The Educational Alliance Art School and the Salmagundi Club, organizations with which he was affiliated. News clippings reviewing Auerbach-Levy's work and his autobiography. Other clippings describe and illustrate his etchings, made before he became a professional caricaturist. Also, published copies of articles written by his wife, Florence Von Wien, and letters to her.

ca. 163 cubic ft.

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Auerbach-Levy, William, 1889-1964

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Theatrical caricaturist. From the description of Papers, 1917-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155489784 Richard Barstow, 1908-1981, was a director and choreographer for stage, screen, television, circus, nightclubs, and industrial shows, often working with his sister Edith. From the description of Portraits of Richard Barstow, 19-- (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 699525344 ...

Educational Alliance. Art School

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Von Wein, Florence.

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Salmagundi Club

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Art club at 47 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. From the description of Salmagundi Club exhibition catalogs, [ca. 1915]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553241 Founded in 1879 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Salmagundi club was an all-male social and literary club devoted to conversation and the exchange of ideas. The club's constitution restricted membership to 24, with new members nominated by club members and elected by secret ballot. Members rotated responsibility for hosting m...