George Tsutakawa papers, 1950-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tsutakawa, George
Title
George Tsutakawa papers
Dates
1950-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.42 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
2447
Summary
Publications or articles containing text about an artist's work, biographical sketch, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, photos, clippings and ephemera collected by the Henry Art Gallery
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The painter, sculptor, and fountain maker George Tsutakawa was born in Seattle on February 22, 1910. Tsutakawa was a Seattle resident for most of his life except for a period as a child and teenager when he lived in Fukuyama, Japan with his maternal grandmother. Before becoming a well-respected artist locally and globally, Tsutakawa studied sculpture at the University of Washington. He would also teach there for 35 years. His work can be seen in cities around the world, but his first fountain was the one created for the Seattle Public Library, called Fountain of Wisdom, dedicated March 1, 1960. Some of his other works can also be found at the UW Tower at the University of Washington and on the corner of 6th Avenue and Seneca Street near the Freeway Park. On December 18, 1997 Tsutakawa passed away in his home in Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Biographical material and sketch, correspondence, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, photos, clippings, ephemera.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2447-002, George Tsutakawa papers, 1950-1973
  • Accession No. 2447-004, George Tsutakawa papers, 1950-1981

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2447-002: George Tsutakawa papers, 1950-1973Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Publications or articles containing text about Mr. Tsutakawa's work, and biographical sketch, 1950-1973.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: George Tsutakawa, 1976-09-14

Accession No. 2447-004: George Tsutakawa papers, 1950-1981Return to Top

0.23 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Biographical material, correspondence, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, photos, clippings, ephemera, 1950-1981.

Numerous photographs of his work, of him, also a few negatives. These are papers re George Tsutakawa collected by the Henry Gallery and the Archives of Northwest Art.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Archives of NW Art, 1983-01-01

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 2447-004
Biographical Features
1950-1975
1/2 2447-004
Outgoing Letter
undated
1/3 2447-004
Outgoing Correspondence - Original Christmas Cards
1948-1976
1/4 2447-004
Correspondence Regarding George Tsutakawa
1959-1965
1/5 2447-004
Exhibition Notices
1965-1976
1/6 2447-004
Exhibition Catalogs
1955-1975
1/7 2447-004
Lists
1950-1964
1/8 2447-004
Project and Planning File
1950-1965
1/9 2447-004
Clippings
1960-1981
1/10 2447-004
Photographs
1953-1977

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fountains--Washington (State)--History--Sources
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Sculptors--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Tsutakawa, George--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington--Faculty

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Henry Art Gallery (creator)