American Artists Group (AAG) is a greeting card company that aims to popularize contemporary American art by publishing fine reproductions of original paintings, drawings, lithographs, engravings, and etchings by prominent American artists on greeting cards, specifically Christmas cards. This collection encompasses the scope of AAG’s activities from its founding in 1934 into the 2000s. Of particular interest are detailed publicity scrapbooks, more than 200 Personalized Greetings sample albums, and artist files that include extensive correspondence reflecting longstanding personal friendships between company founder Samuel Golden (1895-1963) and AAG artists and offering a picture of the New York City art world from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888) was an American illustrator known for his illustrations in works by well-known nineteenth century authors. The collection includes a microfilm copy of his 1853 account book which records his work for publishers.

Irv Koons (1922-2017) was a graphic artist, designer, and illustrator who became one of the leading consumer package designers of the twentieth century. The Irv Koons memorabilia includes a small sample of holiday greeting cards designed by Koons and sent to clients and friends as well as items from Koons's funeral in 2017.

Irv Koons (1922-2017) was a graphic artist, designer, and illustrator who became one of the leading consumer package designers of the twentieth century. The Irv Koons papers include marketing research studies, business correspondence, public relations files, and materials from the designer's packaging courses. In addition to this textual component, the archive contains original artwork, sketches, comprehensives, mock-ups, and final product packaging. These materials document not only the career of Irv Koons, but also the growth and development of the packaging industry in the second half of the twentieth century.