Paul Strayer papers

  • Creator Names Strayer, Paul, 1885-1981.
  • Title Paul Strayer papers [manuscript], 1931-1976.
  • Physical description 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence and copies of a screenplay entitled "The Castle Inn" from Paul Strayer, a Chicago-area painter and illustrator of historical themes. The correspondence is between Strayer and various friends, relatives, authors, and people involved in reproducing his art, such as magazine, newspaper and encyclopedia editors. Topics include his own work, the work of other artists, his childhood experiences in Park Ridge (Ill.), and his conservative social and political views.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Campanile Galleries (1994.0276).
  • Names
    • Strayer, Paul, 1885-1981 Archives.
    • Strayer, Paul, 1885-1981. Castle Inn (Screenplay)
  • Subjects
    • Art Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Artists Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Children Illinois Park Ridge 20th century.
    • Conservatism Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • Park Ridge (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Reminiscences. aat
    • Scripts. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.