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Frank C. Bensing papers , 1926-1951
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bensing, Frank C., 1893-1983
- Title
- Frank C. Bensing papers
- Dates
- 1926-1951 (inclusive)19261951
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 615
- Summary
- Frank C. Bensing (1893 - ) from Chicago, was an illustrator, designer, and portrait painter, who worked for New York advertising agencies, and was published in popular magazines. The collection (1926-1951) contains professional and personal correspondence, original illustrations, and biographical information.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Frank C. Bensing (1893 - ) from Chicago, was an illustrator, designer, and portrait painter. He received his formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago.
His first published drawing was in a Syracuse, Indiana newspaper, dealing with the Bull Moose campaign of Theodore Roosevelt. Bensing moved to New York City to work in advertising art and magazine illustration for J. Walter Thompson, Young-Rubicam, N. W. Ayer, Erin-Wasey, Lord and Thomas, and Irwin Vladimir. He illustrated for such products as Lipton's Tea, General Electric, Camel cigarettes, and Packard Automobiles.
He was also published in magazines such as Liberty, Saturday Evening Post, Country Gentleman, McCall's, and This Week. The collection contains two illustrations he did for Liberty.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence is separated into professional and personal letters. Professional correspondence includes only letters received, while personal correspondence includes incoming and outgoing letters.
Incoming professional correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name or title, and includes letters and job orders between 1926-1951.
Incoming personal correspondence is also arranged alphabetically by name or title, and is from 1930-1949. Outgoing personal letters are arranged by date, 1932-1951.
Illustrations consist of original paintings and drawings created for magazines. Types of paintings include oils on canvas, and casein, tempura, watercolor, ink, and wash on illustration board. Types of drawings include pencil , crayon, and color sketches. Two of the illustrations were for Liberty magazine.
An addenda of June 1971 consists of framed oil illustrations for magazines.
A paper finding aid available in the Reading Room contains a listing of correspondents, and full descriptive listing of each of the illustrations.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists--United States
- Commercial art--United States--History--20th century
- Illustrators--United States
- Magazine illustration--United States--20th century
Personal Names
- Bensing, Frank C., 1893-1983
- Bensing, Frank C., 1893-1983
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Drawings
- Illustrations
- Paintings
- Sketches
