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Series consists of correspondence with Avrom Isaacs, a photocopied typescript of "Out of the Park: Modernist Painting in Toronto 1950-1980" by Barrie Hale, and Dennis Burton’s curriculum vitae.

Series consists of files containing forms published by the Art Gallery of Ontario and filled in by artists. The early forms (1912-1930) contain the following fields: Name (in full), Born (Date), Studied, Have received awards as follows, Am represented in the following collections,
Member of, Refer to published articles, books, etc., as follows, Date, Post Office Address, Signature. Many of the forms have been pasted onto larger sheets and in some cases letters, clippings and death dates have been added. In a few cases there are two forms of different dates for one artist. Forms from the 1970’s additionally ask for art dealer, technique, works in private collections, works in public collections and positions held. The forms are arranged alphabetically by author’s last name.

Series contains files compiled in preparation for a show of Toronto painters by the Adult Programs Department at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Letters from Peter Dale with questions attached were sent in May 1984 to the 24 artists involved in the show. There were three slightly different questionnaires, each with 7-8 questions. The letter and lists of questions can be found in the administrative files. The responses are arranged alphabetically.

Series consists of photographs of Iskowitz’s family; images of Kielce, Poland; portraits of the artist and images of his studio; photographs of exhibition openings; and images of art works. Series includes one album, largely empty, containing photographs of Iskowitz from the mid-late 1940s. Series also includes a hand-crafted book of matches, the cover of which is made from photographs of a group seated at a banquet table (perhaps at the 1972 Venice Biennale?).

Series consists of press clippings about Iskowitz’s career, and a portfolio of promotional material from Canada’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale, 1972, featuring images of Iskowitz and his work. Series also includes a laminated offprint from Art in America, 1983.

Series consists of various identity documents from throughout Iskowitz’s life, from his Displaced Person’s pass to his Ontario Senior Citizen card.

Series consists of typescript writings about Iskowitz.

Series includes items of personal correspondence such as greeting cards and get-well cards; miscellaneous notes and pieces of paper presumably gathered from Iskowitz’s residence following his death; one address book.

Series consists of three audiovisual items relating to Iskowitz’s career.

Series consists of a group of palettes gathered from the artist’s studio following his death.