Overview of the Arthur Szyk artworks

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Arthur Szyk artworks

Date (inclusive): 1931-1941

Collection Number: 2004C34

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 1 oversize box (0.9 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Unfinished illuminated copy of the Covenant of the League of Nations; and framed caricature of Adolf Hitler.

Creator: Szyk, Arthur, 1894-1951

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2004.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Arthur Szyk artworks, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Polish artist.

Scope and Content of Collection

Unfinished illuminated copy of the Covenant of the League of Nations; and framed caricature of Adolf Hitler.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Caricatures and cartoons

Art -- Poland

League of Nations

Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945