ORU_Ax718.xml Guide to the John O'Hara Cosgrave Papers 1930-1970 Cosgrave (John O'Hara) Papers Finding aid prepared by processing staff Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2007
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John O'Hara Cosgrave papers Cosgrave, John O'Hara, II, 1908-1968 Ax 718 12.5 linear feet 13 containers 1930-1970 John O'Hara Cosgrave II (1908-1968) was an artist and a writer. Although best known for his illustrations of sea vessels, Cosgrave's works are not restricted to the limits of water. The collection includes illustrations, manuscripts, correspondences, acclamations, book dummies and proofs. English . 13 (RSB) 1 1

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 Cosgrave, John O'Hara, II, 1908-1968 Cosgrave, Mary S. (Mary Silva) Cosgrave, John O'Hara, II, 1908-1968 Cosgrave, John O'Hara, II, 1908-1968 Sailing ships in art Christmas cards--Specimens Illustration of books--United States--20th century Children's literature, American--Authorship Authors, American--20th century Illustrators--United States Artists--United States Literature Ships and Shipping Book jackets Sketchbooks Book illustrations Correspondence Manuscripts for publication

John O'Hara Cosgrave II (October 10, 1908-May 11, 1968) was born in San Francisco. He attended the University of California, and studied for two years in Paris in 1930. Upon the expiration of his term in the army (drafted in 1943), Cosgrave became a graphics designer for the United Nations' founding. Throughout his life, he has always shown a very strong love for the sea, and all things connected; this can be widely seen across his works. Cosgrave died in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

The collection contains a wide variety of the artist's works. The contents show an overall process of the work that goes into creating an illustrated book. The sketchbooks, book drafts, and original illustrations are the highlight of this collection.

 Guide to the John O'Hara Cosgrave Papers

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