Collection number: MC 105
Size: 3 boxes
(2.33 cu.ft.)
About Alice E. Cosgrove (1909-1971)
Alice Ericson Cosgrove was born in Concord, N.H. on February 16, 1909. Encouraged by her father, she pursued her childhood interest in art and in 1925 enrolled in the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston. She finished her studies in 1929 and shortly thereafter married Roland Cosgrove, also an artist, returning to Concord in the early 1930s with her daughter. She found steady employment with the Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project in 1935 (a national program for unemployed artists during the Depression). During World War II Cosgrove drafted precision dials at the Hoyt Electrical Instrumental Works, and continued painting in her spare time. In 1946 she began working for the Planning and Development Commission of New Hampshire, designing and producing promotional artwork for the state until her retirement in 1971. Among her many projects were geological maps, posters, and covers for state publications. She created the figure of “Chippa Granite” to promote tourism and agriculture in New Hampshire and theNew Hampshire Marine Memorial on Hampton Beach. She died on December 7, 1971.
About the Alice E. Cosgrove Collection
This collection consists of correspondence, subject files, and a photographic record of the paintings, drawings, and promotional artwork done by Alice Cosgrove that were featured in a 1987 exhibit held at the University of New Hampshire Art Galleries. Major themes include portraits and New Hampshire promotional artwork. The four binders and detailed inventory accompanying the collection were prepared by Mary Louise Hancock.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Contents of this collection are governed by U.S. copyright law. For questions about publication or reproduction rights, contact Special Collections staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [Folder number], [Box number], Alice E. Cosgrove Papers, 1909-1971, MC-105, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Donations: Mary Louise Hancock, September 13, 1990 and January 4, 1995 (Accession numbers: 910, 95.004)
Collection Contents
Series 1: Correspondence, 1968-1990
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 1 | From Mary Louise Hancock, 1986-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | To Mary Louise Hancock, A-B, 1984-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | To Mary Louise Hancock, C-G, 1985-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | To Mary Louise Hancock, H-P, 1985-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | To Mary Louise Hancock, R-T, 1984-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | To Mary Louise Hancock, W, 1968-1990 | |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Unidentified, 1984-1987 | |
Series 2: Subject Files, 1947-1990
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Adventures in New Hampshire | |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Air Brush Teddy Bear, 10/16/47 | |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Budget for Exhibition Pictures | |
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Chippa Granite | |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | Christmas Cards (folder 1 of 2) | |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | Christmas Cards (folder 2 of 2) | |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | Designed by Alice Cosgrove (misc.)(folder 1 of 3) | |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | Designed by Alice Cosgrove (misc.)(folder 2 of 3) | |
| Box 1, Folder 16 | Designed by Alice Cosgrove (misc.)(folder 3 of 3) | |
| Box 1, Folder 17 | Exhibits Folder (folder 1 of 2) | |
| Box 1, Folder 18 | Exhibits Folder (folder 2 of 2) | |
| Box 1, Folder 19 | Exhibition | |
| Box 2 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Exhibition Catalog (folder 1 of 2) | |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Exhibition Catalog (folder 2 of 2) | |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Exhibition Guest List | |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Exhibition Reception | |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Exhibition Videotape | |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Foliage Bulletins, 1948 | |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Framing | |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Grant Requests to NH Charitable Fund | |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | List of Photos given to UNH Library, 6/6/90 | |
| Box 2, Folder 10 | Marine Memorial | |
| Box 2, Folder 11 | Miscellaneous | |
| Box 2, Folder 12 | Memorial Service | |
| Box 2, Folder 13 | NH Historical Society | |
| Box 2, Folder 14 | Photographic Record given to UNH, 6/6/90 | |
| Box 2, Folder 15 | Publicity (folder 1 of 2) | |
| Box 2, Folder 16 | Publicity (folder 2 of 2) | |
| Box 2, Folder 17 | Recreational Calendars | |
| Box 2, Folder 18 | Retirement | |
| Box 2, Folder 19 | Samples, 1946-1953 | |
| Box 2, Folder 20 | University Art Galleries Loan Agreement | |
| Box 2, Folder 21 | WPA Federal Art Project Exhibition | |
Series 3: Photographs, 1957-1971
| Item 1-4 | Binders
Photographs (in black/white and color) of Alice Cosgrove's work (portraits, murals, advertisements, statues). Some of the images were taken from items exhibited at Alice Cosgrove: A New Hampshire Artist, University Art Galleries, University of New Hampshire, January 26 through March 12, 1987 | |
| Box 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Folder 1 | Eastern States, 1957 | |
| Folder 2 | Eastern States, 1959 | |
| Folder 3 | Montreal, Winter 1959-1960 | |
| Folder 4 | Eastern States, 1961 | |
| Folder 5 | Montreal November, 1961 Northland & Profile | |
| Folder 6 | Montreal November, 1961 Northland & Profile (negatives) | |
| Folder 7 | New York, Spring 1961 | |
| Folder 8 | Transportation Displays, Winter 1961-1962 | |
| Folder 9 | Autumn Extra 1962 | |
| Folder 10 | Avis Window, 1962 | |
| Folder 11 | Boston, Autumn 1962 | |
| Folder 12 | Boston, November 1962 | |
| Folder 13 | Eastern States, 1962 | |
| Folder 14 | Eastern States, 1962 (slides) | |
| Folder 15 | Montreal, November 1962 Arts & Crafts 1962 | |
| Folder 16 | Montreal, April 1962 | |
| Folder 17 | Mobile New York, Autumn 1962/Visitors Center, 1964 | |
| Folder 18 | New York Arts & Crafts, November 1962 | |
| Folder 19 | New York, Summer 1962 | |
| Folder 20 | Transportation Display Islands, Winter 1962-63 Skiing | |
| Folder 21 | Transportation Display Islands, Summer 1962 | |
| Folder 22 | US Travel Office London, August 1962 | |
| Folder 22 | US Travel Office London, August 1962 | |
| Folder 23 | Cleveland 1963 | |
| Folder 24 | Left Window Columbus Ave., 1963 | |
| Folder 25 | Montreal, Autumn 1963 | |
| Folder 26 | Montreal, May 1963 | |
| Folder 27 | New York, Winter 1963-1964 | |
| Folder 28 | Photoscenic NH, Summer 1963 | |
| Folder 29 | Transportation Display Islands, Winter 1963-1964 | |
| Folder 30 | Bicentennial Concord, 1964 | |
| Folder 31 | Boston, Autumn 1964 | |
| Folder 32 | Cleveland, 1964 | |
| Folder 33 | Eastern States, 1964 | |
| Folder 34 | Eastern States, 1964 (Industrial Exhibit) | |
| Folder 35 | New York, Spring 1964 Old Man of the Mountains | |
| Folder 36 | New York, Summer 1964 | |
| Folder 37 | New York, 1964-1965 | |
| Folder 38 | Boston, Autumn 1965 | |
| Folder 39 | Boston Sportsman Show, 1965 | |
| Folder 40 | Eastern States, 1965 (color) | |
| Folder 41 | Montreal, Winter 1965-1966 | |
| Folder 42 | Prison Warden Conference Boston, 1965 | |
| Folder 43 | Boston, Autumn 1966 | |
| Folder 44 | Boston Office, November 22, 1966 | |
| Folder 45 | Boston, Spring 1966 | |
| Folder 46 | Boston, Summer 1966 | |
| Folder 47 | Eastern States, 1966 | |
| Folder 48 | Liquor Warehouse Concord, October 28, 1966 (for dedication) | |
| Folder 49 | Mineral Exhibit, 1966 | |
| Folder 50 | Boston Arcade, Autumn 1967 | |
| Folder 51 | Boston Window, 1967 | |
| Folder 52 | Eastern States & Camping Shows, 1967 & 1968 | |
| Folder 53 | Montreal Office, Autumn 1967 | |
| Folder 54 | New York Office Display, Winter 1967 | |
| Folder 55 | Spaulding-Potter Charitable Trusts, April 1967 | |
| Folder 56 | Travel Show, 1967-1968 | |
| Folder 57 | Alcoholics Division H&E, September 1968 | |
| Folder 58 | Boston Window, Spring 1968 | |
| Folder 59 | Display of Promotional Material (McQuaid), 1968 | |
| Folder 60 | Graphic Art Display, Visitor Center, October 1968 | |
| Folder 61 | Model for Ski Display, Eastern States, 1968 | |
| Folder 62 | New England Camping & Trailer Show January 24-29, 1968 | |
| Folder 63 | Resources, Summer 1968 | |
| Folder 64 | Visitor Center, State House, Summer 1968 | |
| Folder 65 | Boston Office Window, Winter 1969-70 | |
| Folder 66 | Eastern States, 1969 | |
| Folder 67 | New England Boat Show February 8-16, 1969 | |
| Folder 68 | New England Sportsman Show January 18-26, 1969 | |
| Folder 69 | Travel Show Reconstruction, 1969 | |
| Folder 70 | Boston Office Window, Autumn 1970 | |
| Folder 71 | Boston Office Window, Spring-Summer 1970 | |
| Folder 72 | Concord Liquor Store, May 1970 | |
| Folder 73 | Display for Coastal Problems, April 1970 (held in MA) | |
| Folder 74 | Drawing of Display at New York Office, Autumn 1970 | |
| Folder 75 | Nashua Rest Area, 1970 | |
| Folder 76 | Sportsman Show, 1970 | |
| Folder 77 | Sunopee Display, 1970 | |
| Folder 78 | Eastern States, 1971 | |
| Folder 79 | Eastern States | |
| Folder 80 | Exhibits by Cosgrove | |
| Folder 81 | Model for Eastern States Display | |
| Folder 82 | New England Vacation Center | |
| Folder 83 | NH Coast-Uses & Problems | |
| Folder 84 | Photo for Assembling | |
| Folder 85 | Ski Safari Booth | |
| Folder 86 | Ski Safari Booth | |
| Folder 87 | Various Exhibits | |
| Folder 88 | Slides | |
Series 4: Videotape
| Box 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 3, Tape 1 | Videotape record of the above exhibited items | |
Alice Ericson Cosgrove
