Collection of John Held, Jr. illustrations

Collection of John Held, Jr. illustrations, 1918-1935

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Held, John, Jr., 1889-1958
Title: Collection of John Held, Jr. illustrations
Dates: 1918-1935 (inclusive)
19181935
Quantity: 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number: ACCN 2845
Summary: The collection of John Held, Jr. contains a framed picture, postcards, magazines, musical compositions, maps, and programs depicting illustrations created by Held. John Held, Jr. was a famous illustrator in the 1920s most well known for his cartoons depicting the lifestyle and culture of the generation.
Repository: University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions: Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

John Held, Jr. was a famous illustrator in the 1920s most well known for his cartoons depicting the lifestyle and culture of the generation. Held was a Utah native who's earliest illustrations were published at the age of 15. After moving to New York, Held continued to illustrate for various newspapers, magazines, and often illustrated for playwrights.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains a framed picture, postcards, magazines, musical compositions, maps, and programs depicting John Held, Jr.'s illustrations.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged first with the framed illustration followed by magazines, maps, postcards, programs, and music compositions.

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2013, 2015 and 2020.

Processing Note

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019 and 2022.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Ephemeral materials depicting Held's illustrationsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Sheik, with Sheba	1925
1	2	The Boomerang	1918
1	3	The Burlesque Number of Life	1921
1	4	THe Burlesque Number of Life	1925
1	5	Harper Magazine	1923
1	6	Map of Connecticut	1935
1	7	Nantucket, Walter P. Eaton
1	8	Goodyears Advertisements and Postcards	1928
1	9	Cavanagh's Postcard, "Coloring the Merscham Pipe"
1	10	Boy Meets Girl Matchbox and Program
1	11	So This is College, Raymond Klages and Jesse Greer	1929
1	12	Just You, Just Me, Raymond Klages and Jesse Greer	1929
1	13	The Band Wagon, George Kaufman and Howard Dietz	1930
1	14	Three Life magazine covers by Held, Jr. Artwork is titled, "The Petting Green," "The Lass Who Loved a Sailor," and "A Look Before She Leaps."	1926-1927
1	15	"Pit: World's Liveliest Party Game" card game Artwork designed by John Held, Jr.
1	16	American Legion Weekly magazine cover by Held, Jr.	1926
1	17	"John Held, Jr., Creator of an Era" article	undated
1	18	Life magazine cover by Held, Jr.	1922

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

American wit and humor, Pictorial--20th century--Specimens
Illustrators--United States--20th century--Archives

Personal Names

Held, John, Jr., 1889-1958--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

Advertisements
Maps
Music
Periodicals
Pictures
Postcards
Programs (Publications)

Archives West Finding Aid

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