Description
This note, an abridged collection of LeRoy Neiman's awards, artworks, and commissions (sports-related and otherwise), is most likely draft of the artist's CV. (The document could also be initial notes for Neiman's memoir, All Told.) Among the items listed are Belmont Stakes, French still-lives, a selection of recieved honorary doctorates, attended auto races, and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
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Grand Marshall
Drake Relays with Jessie Owens
ST. Paul Winter Carnival
Miami Grand Prix
Honorary Doctorate
Pierce College
St. Johns U.
Iona College
Honored ST. Francisco U
presented winners cap in winners circle at Belmont.
Had race named after me at Sportsmans (bat) and Saratoga [?] Tracks
FIRST ONE-MAN SHOW[,] LINCOLN COLLEGE, LINCOLN, ILL.
Honorary Doctorate cancelled at ST Thomas U. in ST Paul
Sketch Les Halles – Food – prostitutes
French Still life – Roland Garos
Horse racing started at Sportsmans (the Hawthorn)_
Cicero—Washington Park—Arlington-----
LATER DID MURALS AT SPORTSMANS FOR STORMY BIDWELL
Boxing Gyms – Midwest Gym, Johnny Coulons.
satterfield (artist – art Institute) Sugar Ray Robinson
Bratton
Richard Olagedey
Original Format
Pencil and marker on paper.
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