Collection, 1920-1985.

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Collection, 1920-1985.

The collection includes material relating to Al Parker's personal and professional development, photographs of artist models, original artwork, and artwork reproduced from magazines.

46.0 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6919900

Washington University in St. Louis, .

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Parker, Alfred, 1906-1985

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Alfred Charles Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1906 and studied at Washington University's School of Fine Arts from 1923 to 1928. After opening a fledgling advertising agency with fellow students and beginning to work for national magazines, Parker moved to New York City in 1935. A cover illustration for House Beautiful won a national competition and garnered Parker jobs producing illustrations and covers for Chatelaine, Collier's, Women's Home Companion, and Ladies' Home Journal. In D...