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Signs, Sketches, and Posters

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 647-8

Scope and Contents

This series contains signs and posters created by Nathan B. Young Jr., as well as miscellaneous art or art references. Many of these signs were created for exhibits or events held by the Nathan B. Young Historic Memorial. Most items are undated and have Young’s distinctive lettering and colorful borders. The sketches and art references contain several photographic prints that have a grid drawn over them for the purpose of copying for art.

Contents

Box 88, Folder 1: Paintings by William M. Smith.

Box 88, Folder 2: Sketched typeface with notes.

Box 88, Folder 3: Various stencil work.

Box 88, Folder 4: Headlines, slogans, sayings, etc..

Box 88, Folder 5: Original sketches.

Box 88, Folder 6: Copies of sketches.

Box 88, Folder 7: Photographs with grid overlay.

Box 88, Folder 8: Original sketches with grid overlay.

Boxes 89-95: Signs and posters.

Paintings Box 87: Some large signs and posters included. One additional extra large item placed on top of box.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 - 1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 182 Boxes

Full Extent

From the Collection: 80.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English