ALFRED D. CRIMI PAPERS, 1924-1993

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Alfred D. Crimi (1900-1994) was an Italian American New York City based muralist and painter. He painted for the Works Progress Administration and continued to paint throughout his life, exhibiting at museums and galleries throughout the city. In addition to creating art, Crimi also was active in the artistic world through teaching art and working with organizations that promoted artists. His correspondence, images of his art, lectures, art catalogs, clippings, writings, and other ephemera document his life and art interest in a wide variety of subjects, including religion, nature, still life, and multi-dimensional works.

“Refugees”, 1950s. Photograph by Carrie Timpano.

Courtesy of the Center for Migration Studies.

Arrangement
Series I: Biographical Material
Series II: Correspondence
Series III: Photographs
Series IV: Manuscripts, Articles, and Speeches by Crimi and about Crimi
Series V: Art Exhibits
Series VI: Lectures
Series VII: Association Papers
Series VIII: Records of Paintings Donated to Museums and Universities in the U.S.
Series IX: Miscellaneous Items
Series X: Oversized Material
Series XI: 1994 Accession

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