Guide to the Michelle René Cobb graphic design files M2686
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: Michelle René Cobb graphic design files
Creator:
Cobb, Michelle René
source:
Cobb, Michelle René
Identifier/Call Number: M2686
Physical Description:
1.4 Linear Feet
(2 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box, 1 flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1977-2020
Content Description
The materials include first edition prints, business correspondence, comprehensive layouts, magazines, diplomas, biographies,
resumes, and other materials.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Michelle René Cobb graphic design files (M2686). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual & born-digital
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 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.
Biographical / Historical
Michelle René Cobb is an award-winning African American painter, designer, and educator. Her career began as a designer for
Time-Life Books and later she became the first African American Art Director for Sports Illustrated magazine. At Sports Illustrated
she designed and art directed advertising campaigns for the Olympics, NBA, NFL, US Open, Kentucky Derby, World Series, NCCA,
Indy 500, and the Superbowl. Michelle René co-founded New York City Design firm, Spellman, Bostic & Williams, which included
the following clients; CBS, Bell Atlantic, Citibank, Time-Warner, Tony Brown's Journal, United Negro College Fund, The Washington
Post, National Council of Negro Women, Black Student Fund, Obama For America Campaign, Arthur Ashe Foundation, Yolanda Adams,
The Black Student Fund, Terrie Williams Agency, and Wynton Marsalis Enterprises. Later she served as the Communications Director
for an Independent school, where she designed major marketing and advertising campaign materials, a bi-monthly magazine, and
a campus-wide Wayfinding Signage Program. Michelle is also serving in her 10th year as a College Board AP Studio Art Reader
and Table Leader. [From http://michellereneart.com/about/]
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Graphic arts.
African American women artists
African American artists as teachers
Cobb, Michelle René
Box 1, Folder 2
Arthur Ashe Foundation
1992
Box 1, Folder 3
Biography, resume, awards and certificates
1981-2020
Box 1, Folder 6
Direct Marketing Association
1990
Box 1, Folder 7
Emerge magazine
1987-1988
Box 1, Folder 8
George Washington University - Master of Fine Arts thesis and appeal
1981-2011
Box 1, Folder 10
Melvin Lindsay - WHUR disc jockey
1992
Box 1, Folder 11
National Council of Negro Women
1994-1996
Box 1, Folder 13
Sanford School (1 of 2)
1999-2005
Box 1, Folder 14
Sanford School (2 of 2)
1999-2005
Box 1, Folder 15
Sports Illustrated: rate cards
1984-1988
Box 2, Folder 1
Sports Illustrated
1983-1988
Box 2, Folder 2
Sports Illustrated
1983-1988
Box 2, Folder 3
Sports Illustrated: advertising inserts
1983-1988
Box 2, Folder 4
Time-Life Books (1 of 2)
1977-1980
Scope and Contents
Titles include: Kitchens and bathrooms; and Advanced wiring.
Box 3, Folder 1
Time-Life Books (2 of 2)
1977-1980
Scope and Contents
Titles include: The Venetians and The Armada.
Box 3, Folder 2
Tony Brown's Journal
1982-1983
Box 3, Folder 3
United Contracting and Restoration Corporation
