The Tenants of the Fifth Floor (1935)

This small document dated December 30, 1935, offers a surprisingly human glimpse into Seymour Fogel’s everyday world as a young New York artist. Typed at the top is a collective complaint: “We, the tenants of the fifth floor demand more heat! The cold makes it impossible to concentrate on work.” Beneath it is a list of signatures, including Fogel’s, suggesting a shared studio building or workplace where artists worked side by side through the winter.