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Markle, Robert
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Publicity material and press clippings

Series consists of press clippings, exhibition invitations and other promotional material relating to Robert Markle’s career and collected by the artist. Series includes the contents of four scrapbook binders (1960-64, 1965-66, 1967-72, 1973-) assembled by Marlene Markle and containing press clippings, exhibition invitations, small catalogues, and some correspondence. Series also includes a bound volume entitled “Research Material on Robert Markle” compiled by Jim MacCammon & Associates and containing biographical information including a CV and press clippings.

Markle, Robert

Published writings and illustrations

Series consists of copies of publications featuring writing or illustrations by Robert Markle, including magazines, literary journals, poetry collections and novels. Frequently-appearing periodical titles are Toronto Life, Macleans, Canadian Magazine, and Imperial Oil Review. Some press clippings of newspaper articles by Markle are also included, as is an exhibition notice designed by Markle for The Isaacs Gallery.

Markle, Robert

Income tax records

Series consists of Robert Markle’s income tax returns for each year in the date range indicated. Most tax returns include sales receipts of art works from The Isaacs Gallery.

Markle, Robert

Arts’ Sake files

Series consists of records relating to Robert Markle’s participation in the creation of and teaching at the independent visual arts school “Arts’ Sake” in Toronto. Records include notes on curriculum and on the concept of the school, and promotional material. Series also includes Markle’s notes on the New School of Art, ca. 1977.

Markle, Robert

Exhibition files

Series consists of lists of art works, correspondence, mailing lists and press clippings relating to a number of exhibitions of Robert Markle’s work held chiefly at The Isaacs Gallery and at other locations in Ontario. Material has been filed according to exhibition by Robert Markle.

Markle, Robert

Source material

Series consists of photographs, postcards, newspaper and magazine clippings, and original sketches collected and filed by Robert Markle for their inspirational value or personal importance. Many of these files are titled “Good Stuff” or simply “Stuff”. Some additional files have been assembled by the archivist from similar material which had not been filed.

Markle, Robert

Projects, proposals and other business files

Series consists of Robert Markle’s correspondence, notes, and other documentation for various artistic and other kinds of projects, including public mural & sculpture commissions, art sales, Markleangelo’s restaurant, the “Something Brewing” program, Artists Jazz Band trip to Paris, studio rentals, government grant applications, and Markle’s employment as an instructor at the University of Guelph. Files typically contain correspondence, receipts, leases, notes, and similar records. Some project-related files contain sketches and diagrams relating to art work. Material has been filed according to project by Robert Markle, with some additional files assembled by the archivist. File titles have been taken from Markle’s file labels, except for those in square brackets, which have been supplied by the archivist.

Markle, Robert

Memorial

Series consists of letters of condolence; obituaries and printed tributes; a photograph album and guestbook created at Robert Markle’s birthday memorial party; and other memorial tributes

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

Marlene Markle

Series consists of letters from Robert Markle to Marlene Shuster before their marriage, postcards from Robert’s trip to Paris in 1978, and gift items made by Robert for Marlene. Includes the Markles’ marriage certificate.

Markle, Robert

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