Artist
A.Y. Jackson
1882 - 1974
A.Y. Jackson Collection: Hella Street Papers
Date1930-1971
Medium/MaterialsThe collection is comprised of letters and greeting cards from A.Y. Jackson to sculptor Hella Street (Mrs. Julien Sacks), dating from 1930 to 1971. Through his correspondence with a fellow artist, Jackson reveals details of his personal and artistic activities, as well as his views on art and society. The correspondence is valuable for Jackson's insights into contemporary artists, and the greeting cards are interesting examples of his graphic art.
DimensionsOrganized into two series--correspondence and greeting cards--ordered chronologically and indexed by subject(s) and address of sender.
Credit LineGiven by the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Julian Street Jr., McMichael Canadian Art Collection Archives
Object NumberARC-Fonds-A.Y. Jackson - Hella Street
DepartmentARCHIVES
