Willard B. Golovin papers, 1882-1974 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Golovin, Willard B.
- Abstract:
- Artist, advertising executive (Willard B. Golovin Co.) and director of an art gallery (Bayer Gallery) in New York, N.Y. Collection spans the years 1882-1974 and includes correspondence, tear sheets, clippings, printed material and original artwork that document Golovin's careers running the Willard B. Golovin agency and the Bayer Gallery. Clients include Aberle, Frances Denney, Glen Guard clothiers, and Harry Winston jewelers. There are also files relating to support efforts during World War II and a series of posters addressing absenteeism in war work industries. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.Cataloged from inventory.
- Extent:
- 15 Linear Feet
10,500 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00463
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection spans the years 1882-1974 and includes correspondence, tear sheets, clippings, printed material and original artwork that document Golovin's careers running the Willard B. Golovin agency and the Bayer Gallery. Clients include Aberle, Frances Denney, Glen Guard clothiers, and Harry Winston jewelers. There are also files relating to support efforts during World War II and a series of posters addressing absenteeism in war work industries.
- Acquisition information:
- The Willard B. Golovin Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2012.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Richard Collier, January 2013
Encoded by Richard Collier, January 2013
Accession 2012-0260 is described in this finding aid.
- Arrangement:
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Organized into the following series: Personal and General Files; Agency Files; Financial Records; Advertisements; and Large-Format Materials. Where possible or practical, original folder titles were maintained.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Art museums -- United States
World War, 1939-1945
War posters, American -- 1940-1950
Art museums -- Collection management
World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- United States
Art museums -- New York (State)
World War, 1939-1945 -- War work
Art museum directors
Advertising
War posters, American
War posters
Advertising agencies
Advertising agencies -- History
Advertising -- History
Advertising -- United States -- History
Advertising executives -- United States
Art museums
Advertising agencies -- United States -- History
Advertising executives - Names:
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Golovin, Willard B. (Willard Bayer), 1908-2001
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