]> mullican_l Lee Mullican Papers An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University ASE &su_name;&su_address; Jan 1994 [Derived from Summit] 12 Mar 2007 English 17 Dec 2009 - converted to EAD (MRC)19 Dec 2018 - original artwork added (MS) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Mullican, Lee, 1919-1998 Lee Mullican Papers 1947-1971 0.5 linear ft. Papers of the American painter, sculptor, educator. Collection includes artwork reproductions used in advertisements and for magazine covers and illustrations; articles and reviews (1950-1966); newspaper clippings (1952-1967), and exhibition catalogs and invitations (1949-1971) for group and one-person shows. 149600 English Biographical History

Lee Mullican (1919-1998) was an American painter and art teacher known for his abstract and surrealist works, and an an influential member of the Dynaton Movement (1940s). Much of his work was influenced by the art and environment of the American Southwest. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1959 and was a member of the UCLA art faculty from 1962 to 1990.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Lee Mullican Papers comprises biographical material, correspondence, artwork reproductions, and memorabilia.

Correspondence contains one note, from 1955. Artwork reproductions includes advertisements, book and magazine covers, and Mullican's work as reproduced in magazines. Memorabilia consists of articles and reviews, newspaper clippings, exhibit catalogs and invitations, posters, publicity, and various other printed materials.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Material is arranged alphabetically.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Painters Mullican, Lee, 1919-1998. Art, American -- 20th century. Painters -- United States. Painting, American -- 20th century. Articles. Clippings (information artifacts) Exhibition catalogs. Artists. Painters. Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

 Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lee Mullican Papers,&su_name;

Inventory Biographical material Miscellaneous1 Correspondence Note19551 Artwork (originals) “Fables” lithographs10 lithographs, hand printed at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop; numbered set 19 of 20Jan-Feb 19651 “Hungry Ghosts” lithographs10 lithographs, hand printed at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop; numbered set 12 of 20Nov-Dec 19642 Miscellaneous lithographs3 items2 Miscellaneous, mostly lithographs12 items1 Miscellaneous14 items2 Miscellaneous sketches, pencil 7 items1947-19642 Artwork (reproductions) [Miscellaneous]1947-19641 Printed material Articles, reviews1950-1966, undated1 Clippingsphotocopies1952-1967, undated1 Exhibit catalogs, group shows1957-1968, undated1 Exhibit catalogs, one-man shows1949-19691 Exhibit invitations1950-1971, undated1 Exhibit posters1961, undated1 Publicity for bookundated1 Miscellaneous1