Warren Chappell Papers, 1870-1994

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Abstract:
The collection, 1870-1994, consists chiefly of Warren Chappell's illustrations, artwork, sketches and drawings; personal and professional correspondence; and articles, catalogs and photographs.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the papers of American book illustrator and artist, Warren Chappell (1904-1991) consists of ca. 3,300 items, ca. 1870-1994, chiefly Chappell's illustrations and artwork for books, dust jackets, magazines, Book-of-the-Month Club announcements, keepsakes, bookplates, and Christmas card designs; and individual sketches and drawings by Chappell and other artists (including some pre-twentieth century artists), but also including personal and professional correspondence; printed material; some photographs; articles; talks and speeches by Chappell; exhibition catalogs featuring Chappell; reviews and notices for books illustrated or written by Chappell; examples of various typefaces; political cartoons; and various topical files. Also present are some manuscripts and drawings by Chappell's grandfather, John Taylor Chappell (1845-1915), and Samuel Michael Chappell.

Arrangement:

Series I: Topical & Miscellaneous Files
Subseries A: Artwork by Chappell & Other Artists (Boxes 1-2; Oversize Boxes N-1, S-34, S-35)
Subseries B: Topical & Miscellaneous Files (Boxes 3-8; Oversize Boxes N-1, )
Subseries C: Correspondence (Boxes 8-10)
Series II: Artwork & Illustrations by Warren Chappell for Books, arranged by book title (Boxes 11-18; Oversize Boxes S-32, S-33, S-35)

Physical description:
ca. 3,300 items (18 Hollinger boxes and seven oversize boxes, ca. 18.5 linear shelf feet)