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Gervais Reed papers, 1951-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Reed, Gervais
- Title
- Gervais Reed papers
- Dates
- 1951-1996 (inclusive)19511996
- Quantity
- 10 cu. ft. (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2503 (Accession No. 2503-003)
- Summary
- Correspondence, project files, speeches and writings, curriculum records, exhibit catalogs, photographs, slides, conferences and conventions, newsletters, travel files, 1946-1997
- Repository
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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
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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Gervais Reed attended Yale College and the University of Pennsylvania where he pursued graduate studies in art history. From 1952 to 1968 Reed was Curator and later director of the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington. He served as Professor of Art and Art History from 1968 until his retirement from the University in 1997. Reed had a special interest in regional art of the Pacific Northwest, writing a biography of Walter Isaacs and articles on George Tsutakawa. He also prepared a series of walking tours of art in Seattle’s public places. Reed was nominated for a Distinguished Teaching Award at the UW in 1971. He served as president and trustee of the Washington Arts and Crafts Association from 1957 to 1959.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, project files, speeches and writings, curriculum records, exhibit catalogs, photographs, slides, conferences and conventions, newsletters, travel files, 1946-1997. Includes papers related to his work for the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington, 1946-1987, the University of Washington School of Art, 1956-1996, and papers of Walter Issacs, 1901-1965, together with Reed's research on Isaacs. (bulk dates 1951 to 1996)
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art historians--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Art museum curators--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Art museum directors--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Art, American--Competitions
- Art, American--Exhibitions
- Art--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Artists--Washington (State)--Seattle
- College art museums--Washington (State)--Seattle
- College teachers--Washington (State) --Seattle
- Public art--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Archipenko, Alexander
- Arnold, Richard
- Bazaine, Jean, 1904-2001
- Cunningham, Imogen, 1883-1976
- Dubuffet, Jean, 1901-1985
- Gonzales, Boyer
- Hofman, Hans
- Howland, William G
- Isaacs, Elizabeth
- Isaacs, Mildred
- Isaacs, Walter F
- Juvonen, Helmi, 1903-1985
- Lipchitz, Jacques
- Mallon, Andre
- Matisse, Pierre
- Minton, Frank
- Miró, Joan, 1893-1983
- Moseley, Spencer
- Panofsky, Erwin
- Patterson, Viola, 1898-1984
- Pressly, Thomas
- Silbergeld, Jerome
- Suzzallo, Henry, 1875-1933
Corporate Names
- Central Washington College of Education
- Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.)
- Michigan State University
- Seattle Art Museum
- UW. Architectural Commission
- University of Washington Press
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Reed, Gervais (creator)
Corporate Names
- Henry Art Gallery (creator)
- University of Washington. School of Art (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
- Washington Arts and Crafts Association (creator)
