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Snow, Carmel, 1890-1961 (1887 August 21-1961 May 7)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1887 August 21-1961 May 7

Biography

Carmel Snow was the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar from 1934 to 1958. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Snow began her career as a fashion editor at Vogue. Snow's work at Harper's Bazaar lead to the introduction of many famous photographers and designers.

After retiring in 1957 at the age of 70, she became the chairperson of the editorial board. With Mary Louise Aswell, she wrote her autobiography, entitled "The World of Carmel Snow." It was published in 1962 by McGraw-Hill Book Co..

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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Carmel Snow for Harper's Bazaar press photos, 1954-1955

 Collection
Identifier: SC.320
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of 18 folders containing black and white photographs depicting women wearing fashions from various designers (1954-1955).

Dates: 1954-1955

Conversation between Grace Kelly and Vera Maxwell, with an interview of Kelly by John Touhey, 1978 December 19

 Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.9
Scope and Contents This interview consists of two main portions, the first being a casual conversation between Vera Maxwell and Princess Grace while looking at a photo album. The second portion is a formal interview by FIT's John Touhey with Princess Grace.In the first portion, Maxwell and Princess Grace reminisce on their times together in Switzerland and their mutual love of tweed. The photo album prompts conversation regarding the accelerating rate of change in fashion, various...
Dates: 1978 December 19

COTY- AFCA 1951 general, 1951

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.3.23
Scope and Contents

This folder contains award programs, press releases, timetables, candid photos of the awards presentation, a portrait of Emily Wilkins, studio fashion shots of ensembles (with press releases attached) by Ben Reig for Omar Kiam, Vincent Monte-Sano, Sylvia Pedlar, Anne Fogarty of Margot Dresses, Jane Derby, Vera Maxwell, and Pauline Trigere.

Dates: 1951

Letters between Nancy White and Carmel Snow re Harper's Bazaar, 1957

 folder
Identifier: SC.396.2.2
Scope and Contents

Letters from Nancy White to Carmel Snow (Aunt Car) re Harper's Bazaar, written in 1957. One letter is a reply from Ms. Snow to Ms. White.

Dates: 1957

Symposium records, 2010

 folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.10.1.2.14
Scope and Contents

Includes the papers and presentation delivered at the 2010 Symposium "Americans in Paris: Designers, Buyers, Editors, Photographers, Models, and Clients in Paris Fashion." The names of the presenters and the title of their presentations contained in this folder are: Alexis Anselmi, "Bettina Ballard: In Her Paris Fashion, 1935-1945;" Gwendolyn Donahue, "J'ai Deux Amours: African American Influence on Paris Fashion;" Laura Mina, "The Fashion for Franklin: A New American in Paris."

Dates: 2010