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Robert Markle fonds Series
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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

Works on paper

Series consists of two-dimensional works on paper by Robert Markle, including drawings, paintings, prints, and cutouts. Series includes large-scale cartoons for whirligigs, small paper works (including cutouts), folder of sketches, and greeting cards designed by Markle.

Markle, Robert

Writing files

Series consists of unpublished manuscript, typescript and computer printout writings by Robert Markle, including elements of journalistic writing, fiction, poetry, stream of consciousness, letters and journal-writing. Unless otherwise indicated, writings have been filed by Markle, usually according to topic or the nature of writing. File titles have been taken from Markle’s file labels, except for those in square brackets, which have been supplied by the archivist. Series also includes a sketchbook containing manuscript writing by Markle (and others?), with occasional pen drawings.

Markle, Robert

Three-dimensional works

Series consists of three-dimensional works by Robert Markle, including maquettes for public sculpture projects and competitions.

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

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

Works by other artists

Series consists of art items made by other artists for Robert Markle, or collected by Markle. Includes items by Graham Coughtry, Gordon Rayner, and Michael Snow.

Markle, Robert

Photographs

Series consists of photographs by Robert Markle or documenting Markle’s life and work. Series includes a number of Markle’s photographs of nudes, similar cutout photographs and photocollages. Other photographs and snapshots are by several different photographers.

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

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

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