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John O'Hara Cosgrave papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 718

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains a wide variety of the artist’s works. The contents show an overall process of the work that goes into creating an illustrated book. The sketchbooks, book drafts, and original illustrations are the highlight of this collection.

Dates

  • 1930-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use note

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical/Historical note

John O’Hara Cosgrave II (October 10, 1908-May 11, 1968) was born in San Francisco. He attended the University of California, and studied for two years in Paris in 1930. Upon the expiration of his term in the army (drafted in 1943), Cosgrave became a graphics designer for the United Nations’ founding. Throughout his life, he has always shown a very strong love for the sea, and all things connected; this can be widely seen across his works. Cosgrave died in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Extent

12.5 linear feet (13 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

John O’Hara Cosgrave II (1908-1968) was an artist and a writer. Although best known for his illustrations of sea vessels, Cosgrave’s works are not restricted to the limits of water. The collection includes illustrations, manuscripts, correspondences, acclamations, book dummies and proofs.

Arrangement note

Collection is organized into the following series: Books and IllustrationsCorrespondences, Achievements, and Miscellaneous PapersBooks and Illustrations IICorrespondences, Achievements, and Miscellaneous Papers IINotes and IllustrationsBooks and Illustrations IIICorrespondences, Achievements, and Miscellaneous Papers IIIBooks and Illustrations IVCorrespondences, Achievements, and Miscellaneous Papers IVBooks and Illustrations IV

Processing Information note

Collection processed by processing staff.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

Title
Guide to the John O'Hara Cosgrave Papers
Status
Revise Description
Author
Finding aid prepared by processing staff
Date
2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA