Biographical Materials
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Van Young, Oscar, 1906-1993
label: Collection Creator
content: Vann, Loli, 1913-1999
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content: Oscar Van Young and Loli Vann papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.8 Linear Feet (Boxes 1, 4
)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1924
label: Date
content: 1946-1990
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.vanyoun, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Found here are biographical writings and resumes, a sample on paper of a painter's palette, a linoleum cut by H. Burkhardt, and certificates and awards, which include O. V. Young's teaching certificate, membership in the American Watercolor Society, and both O. V. Young and Loli Vann's recognition from the Brandeis University Women's Committee. Writings by O. V. Young include his master's thesis, "An Analysis of the Function and Relationship of Color and Form in Paintings" (1959), statements on his work, loose notes, and more. Writings by Loli Vann relate to her artwork and also include notes, clippings, and a letter from a lecture she gave titled, "Art Through Children's Eyes." An essay by Janice Lovoos on O. V. Young is also present. Photographic materials include portraits of O. V. Young, scenes of him teaching, judging an exhibition, and in his studio; artwork by Young and Loli Vann; and negatives depicting both artists, their paintings, exhibitions, family gatherings, and more.