Summary
Abstract
This collection of personal papers of Albert Hurwitz consists primarily of international children's graphic-artwork representing the United States, Egypt, England, France, Finland, Guatemala, Israel, Iran, India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Taiwan, USSR, China, Hungary, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Australia, Armenia, Bosnia, Croatia, Brazil, Cyprus, Czech Republic, and Barbuda. Some themes explored in the work are: Noah's Ark, War and Crisis, Birthday parties, Recess and Play, Harbors, Amusement Parks, Supermarkets, Shopping, Traffic, Storms, Zoos, Sports and Family.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1995
Extent
7 Linear Feet
Background
Biographical / Historical
Albert Hurwitz (born 1920) is a native of Maryland and holds an MFA in theatre from Yale University as well as a doctorate in Art Education from the Pennsylvania State University. During his career, Hurwitz was Director of Visual and Performing Arts for Newton, Massachusetts schools, taught art education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Ohio State University, Teachers College, Columbia University, Brandeis University, and the Massachusetts College of Art, has been very active in the international art education scene, serving as president of the International Society for Education through Art from 1975-78 and served as Chair and Graduate Director at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), developing the Masters in Teaching (MAT) program.
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Subjects
- Children's art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Graphic arts Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- international art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Al Hurwitz papers, 00467, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Guide to the Al Hurwitz papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff.
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin