]> toney_a Anthony Toney Papers An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University - &su_name;&su_address; circa 1966 [Derived from Summit] 12 Mar 2007 English 26 Nov 1979 - additions (DMW) 11 Mar 2010 - converted to EAD (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Toney, Anthony. Anthony Toney Papers 1932-1969 7.5 linear ft. Papers of the American painter. Collection includes correspondence (1932-1969); artwork, and printed material, including articles, clippings, and exhibition catalogs. 148706 English Biographical History

Anthony Toney (1913- ) is an American painter and teacher. Born in Gloversville, New York, to Syrian immigrant parents, Toney graduated from Syracuse University and studied at L'Academie de la Grande Chaumiere and L'Ecole Superieur des Beaux Arts. He served with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War and in the United States Navy during World War II.

Toney had his first one-man show in 1941, followed by numerous shows and exhibits in New York City. He painted murals and taught mural painting under the auspices of the WPA in the early 1940s and taught for more than forty years at the New School for Social Research. In 1955 he received an honorary DFA from Teacher's College, Columbia University, and in 1985 he -- along with other veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade -- was honored by the Spanish government for their service. He is also the author of four books.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Anthony Toney Papers consist of correspondence, memorabilia, news clippings, painting-related material, printed material, and writings.

Correspondence spans more than thirty years. Memorabilia consists mainly of social invitations but also includes biographical and financial material. News clippings holds assorted clippings relating to Toney.

Painting has a few original drawings, some copies, and critiques. Printed material contains catalogs, magazines and educational material. Writings includes a number of Toney's student work (term papers, etc.) and a few published articles.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Correspondence is arranged chronologically; all other series are arranged alphabetically.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Painters Toney, Anthony. Art, American. Art, American -- 20th century. Painters -- United States. Painting, American. Painting, American -- 20th century. Articles. Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence. Drawings (visual works) Exhibition catalogs. Artists. Painters. Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

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Inventory Correspondence Undated2 folders1 1932-196510 folders1 1966-19694 folders2 Memorabilia Advertising and personal2 Biographical2 Invitations, reports4 folders2 Invitations, reports3 Miscellaneous2 folders3 Personal3 Receipts3 News clippings Miscellaneous5 folders3 Miscellaneous2 folders4 Painting Artwork, original19 items1 Artwork, reproductions10 items1 Critiques4 Printed material Exhibition catalogs5 folders4 Magazines2 folders4 Educational materials4 folders5 Bulletins, articles5 News clippings338 items1 Writings College papers on art Typescripts3 folders6 Typescripts, notes6 Papers14 folders6 Published articles6 Advertising6