ORU_Ax779.xml Guide to the Fred Ludekens Papers 1932-1973 Ludekens (Fred) papers Tanya Parlet. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-22. Finding aid written in English Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
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Fred Ludekens papers Ludekens, Fred, 1900-1982 Ax 779 7 linear feet 3 containers 1 manuscript box, and 2 solander cases 1932-1973 Fred Ludekens was book, and magazine illustrator, who was also a member of the founding faculty of the Famous Artists School (FAS). The collection (1932-1973) contains correspondence, Ludeken's FAS lesson packet, a manuscript regarding FAS, and numerous illustrations. English . 1 2

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 Ludekens, Fred, 1900-1982 Ludekens, Fred, 1900-1982--Correspondence Saturday Evening Post News Bureau Sports Afield Famous Artists School (Westport, Conn.)--Faculty Illustration of books--United States--20th century Artists--United States Illustrators--United States Correspondence schools and courses--Connecticut--Westport Artists as teachers--United States Magazine illustration--United States--20th century Art--Study and teaching (Continuing education)--United States Fine Arts Illustrations Correspondence Manuscripts for publication

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Correspondence is separated into incoming letters, from 1939-1973, and outgoing letters, from 1932-1970. The folder of outgoing correspondence also contains legal papers. The folder of incoming letters also contains a T.V. narration script, and receipts. There are also individual correspondence files on Lord and Thomas, Saturday Evening Post, and Sports Afield.

The collection contains many illustrations, from small rough sketches and stamps designed by Ludekens, to larger sketches and illustrations, and also magazine covers and tear sheets. There are also books that contains illustrations by Ludekens.

Famous Artist School related material includes the first drafts of eight original lessons, a lesson packet (program notebook) for Ludeken's class, and also a manuscript by Ludeken's regarding the school and his work there.

The collection also contains additional manuscripts by Ludekens, including articles, speeches, and book introductions.

Guide to the Fred Ludekens Papers

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