Series II: Graphic and Photographic Materials, 1930s-1980s, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
Series II contains drawings, printed graphic materials, and photographs. Drawings are in pencil (including a storyboard and what looks like a sketch for another work); printed graphic materials include postcards and greeting cards, a leaflet, newspaper clipping, catalog, and mockup by Gellert, as well as a small number of items by other artists. Photographs include images of other artists' works (mainly Mexican muralists), and images of individuals, mainly American Communist Party leaders and other radicals (including Israel Amter, Isidor Begun (at a Bronx housewives' demonstration protesting high milk prices), Paul Crosbie (Chair of Queens County, New York City, Communist Party), Angela Davis, Gus Hall, and Vito Marcantonio; a group photograph with Israel Amter, Peter Cacchione, James Ford, Richard Fuchs, William E. Davis, Edward E. Fuchs; and group photograph with Molly Pichenny, Fred Benedict, Isidore Begun, Margaret Walker and Phil David (executive secretary British Communist Party).