Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Devenyi, Mary and Devenyi, Paul, 1929-
- Abstract:
- The Devenyi mss. consists of the manuscripts, original illustrations, and other relevant materials, ca. 2002, for the miniature book "My Name is Leonard," published by Beaux Art Publishing under the direction of Mary and Paul Devenyi.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Devenyi mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Mary and Paul Devenyi were miniature book publishers and collectors. Their publishing company, Beaux Art Publishing, was based in Toronto, Canada.
Paul Devenyi, 1929-2015, was a Candian physician. He was born and raised in Hungary but came to Canada as an adult. While working as a physician, he specialized in addiction studies.
Mary Devenyi was a Canadian graphic artist. She was also born in Hungary, and she came to Canada in 1957. She graduated from the College of Fine Art in Budapest, concentrating on drawing and etching. She often illustrated and bound the miniature books produced by Beaux Arts Publishing. Her work has been honored with awards by the Miniature Book Society and the Canadian Ambassador to Hungary.
- Scope and Content:
The Devenyi mss. consists of the manuscripts, original illustrations, and other relevant materials, ca. 2002, for the miniature book "My Name is Leonard," published by Beaux Art Publishing under the direction of Mary and Paul Devenyi.
Included are: one handwritten manuscript, two versions of the computer-typed manuscript, seven signed copies of the original watercolor illustrations, one copy of the book in sheets, and one case binding.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2004
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Missing
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Art
Miniature books.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Devenyi mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu