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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Dorothy Hayes papers
Creator:
Hayes, Dorothy
source:
Turnquest, Carol Lauretta
Identifier/Call Number: M2740
Physical Description:
2.15 Linear Feet
(4 manuscript boxes and 1 flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1955-2007
The materials consist of brochures, catalogs, newspaper clippings, certificates, awards, diplomas, photographs, slides, negatives,
transparencies, floppy discs, film portfolios and other materials.
Also included is Dorothy Hayes' research, teaching, patent material and material about the 1970's exhibit "Black Artist in
Graphic Communication," awards, slides of the exhibit and her work in sculptures
Dorothy Hayes was a Black graphic designer and educator. She was born on December 1, 1935 in Mobile Alabama. Hayes graduated
from Alabama State College and moved to New York in 1958 where she graduated from the Cooper Union School of Art with a graphic
design degree. In 1970 she co-curated the Black Artist in Graphic Communication exhibition. Hayes was a professor of art and
advertising design at New York Technical College and owned Dorothy's Door, a commercial design agency. Hayes also created
abstract plastics sculptures. Hayes died on July 31, 2015.
The collection is open for research except restricted materials which are closed until the date noted at the file level. Note
that material is stored off-site and must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials
are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish
[identification of item], Dorothy Hayes papers (M2740). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries,
Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Graphic arts.
Graphic artists
African American women in higher education
African American sculpture
Turnquest, Carol Lauretta