Guide to the Dorothy Hayes papers M2740
Gurudarshan Khalsa
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2021
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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
Content Description
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
Biographical / Historical
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.
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Conditions Governing Use
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
Preferred Citation
[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
Box 1, Folder 2
Black artists in graphic communication exhibition
1970
Box 5, Folder 3
Black artists in graphic communication exhibition
1970
Box 1, Folder 3
Black artists in graphic communication exhibition slides
1970
Box 1, Folder 4
Black artists in graphic communication exhibition slides
1970
Box 1, Folder 5
Black artists in graphic communication exhibition slides
1970
Box 1, Folder 6
Viridian Gallery exhibition
1977
Box 1, Folder 7
Facing history: the black image in American art, 1710-1940. Young peoples' guide
1990
Box 1, Folder 8
Women designers in the USA, 1900|2000: diversity and difference
2001
Box 1, Folder 9
Women designers in the USA, 1900|2000: diversity and difference
2001
Box 1, Folder 10
A traveling exhibition system
Box 2, Folder 1
Project nature series program
Box 2, Folder 2
Awards, certificates and diplomas
1955-2007
Box 2, Folder 4
New York City Technical College
1981-1994
Box 2, Folder 5
Supportive materials for application for full professorship (1 of 3)
1981
Box 2, Folder 6
Supportive materials for application for full professorship (2 of 3)
1981
Box 3, Folder 1
Supportive materials for application for full professorship (3 of 3)
1981
Box 3, Folder 3
Narrative account of my career and accomplishments
Box 3, Folder 5
Miscellaneous
Scope and Contents
Includes an article about bicycle helmets, a page from a Sharper Image catalog with a note and a map of the area around Washington
Square Park.
Box 3, Folder 6
United States patent application
1983-1988
Box 5, Folder 1
Bicentennial Celebration United States Patent and Copyright Laws: Proceedings, Events, Addresses
1990
Box 3, Folder 8
Creative packaging design
Box 3, Folder 10
Photographs and clippings
