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Title: Irv Koons eulogy
Date(s): 2017-10
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Sample of material from a folder of material associated with the Irv Koons' funeral. The folder includes memorial cards, the eulogy, and program from thes funeral, which took place September 12, 2017. The funeral program features photos and art designed by Koons during his career.
Collection ID: Irv Koons memorabilia (Accession: 2716)
Hagley ID: MSS_2716_01_01
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Irv Koons memorabilia
Creator: Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017
Accession: 2716
Collection: info:fedora/islandora:ead

Title: Irv Koons Papers
Creator: Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017
Accession: 2132
Collection: info:fedora/islandora:ead

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Irv Koons collections

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Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)

Irv Koons papers (Accession 2132)

Irv Koons memorabilia (Accession 2716)

During a career which spanned nearly fifty years, Koons earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and influential designers in the packaging industry, with...
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Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)

Irv Koons papers (Accession 2132)

Irv Koons memorabilia (Accession 2716)

During a career which spanned nearly fifty years, Koons earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and influential designers in the packaging industry, with awards in nearly every major packaging competition, including being named the Packaging Person of the Year by the Packaging Designers Council in 1982, the fourth year in which the award was bestowed.

These collections include materials documenting his work in marketing and industrial design, his efforts to expand awareness about the historical and contemporary importance of packaging in a consumer economy, his work as an educator in the field of marketing and package design, and his work in advocacy on behalf of underdeveloped and developing nations.

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Title: Irv Koons biography and slideshow
Date(s): 1996, 1996?
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_02_077
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Irv Koons Associates promotional brochure
Date(s): 1985, 1985~
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Full color brochure featuring product photographs of packaging designed by Irv Koons Associates.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_09
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: USA/China Scientific Exchange Lecture, 'The Relationship of Packaging and Advertising'
Date(s): 1979, 1979?
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Speech by Irv Koons about packaging and advertising at an international exchange program event.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_19b
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: 'Package design, product design, corporate identity', journal reprints and trade publications
Date(s): 1986, 1986~
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Folder of promotional material featuring trade literature about industrial design work in package and product design conducted by Irv Koons Associates on behalf of various corporate clients.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_10
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Irvin Koons photographs
Creator: Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017
Accession: 1996.315
Collection: info:fedora/islandora:ead

Title: Clippings and articles, Packaging Digest (undated)
Date(s): 1970, 1970?
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (author)
Description: Reprint of an article by Irv Koons titled 'Overview: Toiletries Packaging' about the role of toiletries packaging in the development of the industry, and what he sees as stagnation in innovation in the field.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12f
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Press release, speech at 'Cosmo Expo 5'
Date(s): 1979, 1979?
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Press release about comments made by Irv Koons during a packaging seminar held at Cosmo Expo 5 (a cosmetology industry trade conference). Koons was discussing what he saw as stagnation in innovation in the field of toiletries packaging.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_19a
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: 'The Creative Approach' course materials and slide library
Date(s): 1973, 1973?
Creator: Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017
Contributor(s): New York University (associated name), New York University. School of Continuing Education (associated name)
Description: Teaching materials used by Irv Koons, likely for his three-day 'Fundamentals of Packaging' course at the New York University School of Continuing Education, which focused on packaging design and product marketing. These seminars were later expanded to other locations as well. Material is undated, attributed date is based on when the seminar was first launched.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_02_078
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York - Miscellany
Date(s): 1975, 1975~
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Photograph of a legacy wall with stained glass centerpiece, created and installed in 1975 by Irv Koons for the New York Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, memorializing people who left legacies in their wills to the charity.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_16_022
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Bergen County Record (1981)
Date(s): 1981-04-16
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (associated name)
Description: Brief newspaper article about Irv Koons delivering a keynote speech at the R.M. Siegel Fund for Marketing at Tel Aviv University's graduate school for business in Isreal, as well as another lecture in South Africa.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12g
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, The Forward (1961)
Date(s): 1961-05-05
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: English and Hebrew language newspaper article about Irv Koons' work in creating a legacy wall at the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, including a stained glass centerpiece, memorializing people who left legacies in their wills to the charity.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12a
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Macaroni Journal (1978)
Date(s): 1978-04
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (author)
Description: Article by Irv Koons titled 'Creative Packaging' about the role of creativity in package design work, the ethical responsibilities of designers, what clients should look for in a package design firm, and what makes a good, effective package design.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12h
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Industrial Design magazine (1966)
Date(s): 1966-04
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (author)
Description: Article by Irv Koons titled 'Innovation for the Consumer', discussing design philosophy and designers' obligations to consumers in an age of abundance and increasing varieties of consumer products.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12c
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Dairylea Cooperative Incorporated - Dairylean Cottage Cheese narrative and slides
Date(s): 1975
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (associated name)
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_01_053
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Cadbury Schweppes - Cadbury Cookies narrative and slides
Date(s): 1986
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_01_015
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company - Gift packaging redesign, narrative and slides
Date(s): 1969
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (associated name)
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_02_068
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc. - Bengal Gin narrative and slides
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (associated name)
Collection ID: Irvin Koons photographs (Accession 1996.315)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996315_01_076
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Bergen County Record (1981)
Date(s): 1981-04-16
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (associated name)
Description: Brief newspaper article about Irv Koons delivering a keynote speech at the R.M. Siegel Fund for Marketing at Tel Aviv University's graduate school for business in Isreal, as well as another lecture in South Africa.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12g
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Drug Trade News (1969)
Date(s): 1969-06-02
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (author)
Description: Article about statements by Walter P. Margulies of Lippincott & Margulies at a packaging seminar held by the Eastern Chapter of the Package Designers Council. Margulies was discussing unethical practices that package designers and corporations used to decieve or confuse consumers. Includes responses from the New York City Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and Irv Koons.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12d
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Package Designers Council PDC Gold Awards letters
Date(s): 1980-04-24
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2021 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding Irv Koons' nomination as a finalist in the 1980 Package Designers Council Gold Awards contest for his work on Dixie Cups product design.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_11b
Collection: Irv Koons collections

Title: Clippings and articles, Week-End Magazine (1961)
Date(s): 1961-01-14
Contributor(s): Koons, Irvin L., 1922-2017 (associated name)
Description: Newpaper article about Irv Koons life and career, with specific details about his work in creating a legacy wall at the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, including a stained glass centerpiece, memorializing people who left legacies in their wills to the charity.
Collection ID: Irvin Koons papers (Accession 2132)
Hagley ID: MSS_2132_04_12b
Collection: Irv Koons collections

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