Signs, Sketches, and Posters
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.
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
- From the Collection: Young, Nathan B., Jr. (1894-1993) (Person)
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
Repository Details
Part of the Saint Louis University Archives Repository
Pius XII Memorial Library
3650 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis Missouri 63108 United States
314-977-3109
archives@slu.edu