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F.H. Varley correspondence to Kathleen McKay

Series comprises F.H. Varley’s correspondence to Kathleen McKay during his absences from Toronto in the 1950s while he was in the Soviet Union, in Whycocomagh, N.B. and in St. Andrew’s East, Quebec. Some of this correspondence was photocopied and transcribed in 1978.

Gallery, dealer and associate files

Series comprises files kept by Gallery Moos on other galleries (public and private), art dealers, auction houses and associated art organizations, typically containing correspondence, lists of works of art, invoices and receipts. Files are arranged alphabetically. .

Gallery Moos

Travel files

Series comprises files on Walter Moos’ art-acquisition journeys to Europe in the 1960s. Records include correspondence, itineraries, dealer literature, and invoices. .

Gallery Moos

Exhibitions records

Series comprises lists of Arthur Lismer’s paintings exhibited in commercial galleries in Canada in the 1930s to 1950s, and the Art Gallery of Toronto Lismer retrospective of 1950; with correspondence regarding a planned exhibition of the work of British art students in 1922, a show of Lismer’s paintings in the Eaton’s department store in Toronto in 1946, and the 1950 Lismer retrospective.

Lismer, Arthur

Colour Xerox papers

Series comprises of files pertaining to Michael Bidner’s xerography copy art and the Colour Xerography exhibitions. These materials have been organized by Bidner into 7 curated binders: a binder titled, “Colour Xerox Papers,” a group of five binders each labelled according to the letters X, E, R, O, and X, as well as a “Back-Up” binder of materials. These binders contain documentation of copy art production and exhibition, including original copy art by Bidner and other artists, the Xerox 6500 Colour Copier, artist resumes, press releases, exhibition catalogs and invitations, photocopied newspaper and magazine reviews, photographs, and a few sample prints on fabric. The binders also contain records showing relations between the Xerox Ltd. company and the artists promoting the machine such as project funding, operation costs, technical support and letters from the company to artists and gallery curators. Binders 1 to 6 are subdivided by page separators and have been titled by Bidner; the titles are represented in the content note below. Note that these binders were created by Bidner for personal or professional use and were not shown publically as part of exhibitions. In addition to the binders, this series also includes loose files of similar materials.

Bidner, Michael

Sketchbooks

Series consists of 7 sketchbooks containing pen, pencil, charcoal and ink drawings by Robert Markle. 5 of these have been numbered by Marlene Markle, who provided dates and contextual information for these items. Sketchbook #1 also contains work by Graham Coughtry and Gordon Rayner.

Markle, Robert

Posters and reproductions

Series consists of examples of poster art by Robert Markle, as well as other posters closely related to his career.

Markle, Robert

Costume and textile items

Series consists primarily of items of clothing designed or decorated by Robert Markle. Includes a denim suit embroidered by Markle; 3 sports t-shirts and 2 baseball caps designed by the artist for the UIC Flyers; 1 t-shirt with painted design by Robert Markle; a baseball cap with “Red Man” tobacco logo; and a baseball cap with painted design of a nude woman. Series also includes a ripstop nylon banner designed by Robert Markle and sewn by Marlene Markle.

Markle, Robert

Personal items

Series consists of personal items belonging to Robert Markle, including his artist’s palette; a card wallet; and two passports.

Markle, Robert

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