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Dimitar Krustev papers, 1960-2005

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Krustev, Dimitar
Title
Dimitar Krustev papers
Dates
1960-2005 (inclusive)
Quantity
50.93 cubic ft. (41 boxes)
Collection Number
08208
Summary
The collection documents the travels of artist-explorer Dimitar Krustev.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Dimitar Krustev was a Bulgarian-born artist who taught at the University of Iowa and ran the Krustev School of Art in Des Moines. He was considered an artist-explorer and was a member of the Explorer's Club. Krustev primarily travelled to Central and South America, and also visited Africa and the South Pacific. During his travels, Krustev often observed and interacted with the area's indigenous population. In addition to his art work, Krustev kept detailed journals of his travels.

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Content Description

The bulk of the Dimitar Krustev papers consist of manuscripts written by Krustev from his artistic explorations to Central and South America, Africa, and the South Pacific, as well as journals reflecting his artistic work in the United States and Europe. Additionally, the collections contains printed materials, biographical materials, audio tapes from two journeys to Central America, slides, and Krustev's paintings from the Estate of Harris and Marjorie Hess art collection.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

The American Heritage Center aspires to approach all areas of our work in ways that are respectful to those who create, use, and are represented in our collections. For a variety of reasons, however, users may encounter offensive or harmful language or images in some of our finding aids, catalogs, and collection materials.

Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.

Restrictions on Use

If at any time the paintings from the Harris and Marjorie Hess, Dimitar Krustev Art Collection are exhibited or displayed, they should be credited to the Estate of Harris and Marjorie Hess.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Dimitar Krustev at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dimitar Krustev from 1984-2009 and the Estate of Harris and Marjorie Hess in 2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in April 2010 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in September 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Adventure travel.
  • Indians of Central America.
  • Indians of South America.
  • Travel writers.
  • World travel.

Corporate Names

  • Explorers Club.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

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