Container 8: Mary Reed Library Drawing, 1948 June 3

File — Map Drawer: B187.03.0008

Identifier: B187.03.0008

Staff Only

Abstract

Pencil drawing on paper of the Mary Reed Library building of the University of Denver campus in 1948; mounted to mat board. The drawing is of the Southeast entrance to the building showing wooden revolving doors, two stories of elaborate Collegiate Gothic Architecture and a woman sitting reading a book by the entrance. The door is colored with brown pencil and the brick is red oil crayon or pencil. The white lines of the brick have been painted on.

Dates

1948 June 3

Creator

Kagan, Alexander, 1906-1994 (Person)

Extent

1 Items (One drawing of the Mary Reed Library building of the University of Denver campus in 1948.)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains household goods, scrapbooks, photographs, art, correspondence, papers, "writers" from World War II and documents related to Kagan Family. Includes a drawing of Mary Reed Library by Alexander Kagan from 1948.The household goods include a samovar and coffee pot. The art includes drawings and sketches done by Alexander Kagan. Correspondence includes postcards sent to Anna Kagan.