Walter Winthrop Gores Papers, 1920-1940

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Gores, Walter Winthrop, 1894-
Abstract:
Walter W.J. Gores (1894- ) was a graphic artist and author of Manual of the visual arts (1940). The collection consists of ephemera and artwork relating to Gores' career as a graphic artist.
Extent:
1 oversize box
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of ephemera and artwork relating to Gores' career as a graphic artist.

Biographical / historical:

Walter W.J. Gores was born on January 23, 1894 in Los Angeles, California; he studied at Stanford University, the Ecole du Louvre, and at the University of Paris; worked at the American University in Europe, Paris; wrote Manual of the visual arts (1940).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988