Alberto Vargas papers

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Alberto Vargas papers

1914-1985

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The papers of Peruvian born illustrator Alberto Vargas measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1914 to 1985. The collection is comprised of awards and certificates; beauty pageant judging records; correspondence; a diary from 1915; a notebook and poems; pencil drawings; clippings, magazines, music album covers, and artwork reproductions; and photographs of Vargas, his family, at work related events, and works of art.

0.8 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8304475

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Vargas, Alberto, 1896-1982

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Illustrator; Los Angeles, Calif. Born in Peru and studied in Switzerland. Vargas moved to New York City in 1916, but did not reach prominence until he moved to Southern California in 1936, where he was employed to draw portraits for the major Hollywood studios. He later worked for ESQUIRE MAGAZINE and from the 1950s to the 1970s was a featured illustrator for PLAYBOY. From the description of Alberto Vargas papers, 1914-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 836...