American Society of Aviation Artists Collection
Scope and Content
The American Society of Aviation Artists Records document the art of leading aviation artists in this country and around the world. The accompanying records provide insight into the process and subjects of aviation art.
Series I: Artists
The ASAA records include individual biographical files on many aviation artists. Many files contain correspondence, subject research materials, photographs and slides of artists and their works, as well as sketches and preliminary drawings. Many of the photographs correspond to prints in Series III. The artist files are arranged alphabetically by last name.
Series II: Organizational Material
These records include ASAA event programs, logos, pamphlets, contest results and other similar items.
Series III: Art Prints
These prints represent the work of many aviation artists. An Access database at the reference desk shows what work is on loan in the Special Collections and Archives. The prints are located in oversized storage
Dates
- Creation: 1940-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1980-2000
Creator
- American Society of Aviation Artists (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. All artists represented in this collection retain the copyright to their works. Permission from the artist must be obtained before any artwork or its likeness is reproduced.
History of American Society of Aviation Artists
The American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) was founded in 1986 by five famous aviation artists: Keith Ferris, Jo Kotula, Bob McCall, R.G. Smith and Ren Wicks. The goal of the society is to promote professionalism, authenticity and quality in aviation art. The group also provides a social and learning environment for its members. Members include artists from the United States and around the world as well as art enthusiasts, students, and art-related institutions.
The society provides assistance to its members through student scholarships, educational forums, business advice, and exhibition opportunities. ASAA also publishes AeroBrush magazine for its members.
Extent
1.5 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The American Society of Aviation Artists collection consists of nearly 300 separate pieces of aviation art, including posters, paintings, drawings, photographs and aviation magazine covers.The ASAA collection also includes articles, sketches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, negatives and slides. Most of the material is about individual artists. A few materials are about ASAA events.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series:
- Series I: Artists
- Series II: Organizational Materials
- Series III: Art Prints
Other Finding Aid
Please ask at reference desk to see a copy of the ASAA Art Print database.
Acquisition Information
The American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) Records were given to Wright State University Special Collections and Archives by Ann Cooper, aviation author and editor of AeroBrush Magazine, the official publication of ASAA. The collection was deposited in two installments. In 1997, Mrs. Cooper's collection of aviation art prints was donated. These are on loan from ASAA and all copyrights are retained by the original artists. In November 2005, Ann Cooper donated her biographical files on many aviation artists. Some American Society of Aviation Artists records were also donated.
Subject
- Ferris, Keith (Person)
- Cooper, Ann L. (Ann Lewis), 1934- (Person)
- American Society of Aviation Artists (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the American Society of Aviation Artists Collection (MS-279)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Shannon Michalak, 2006
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
