Spencer Moseley papers, 1932-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Moseley, Spencer
Title
Spencer Moseley papers
Dates
1932-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
9 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number
4175
Summary
Painter and University of Washington faculty member
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 papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Painter and University of Washington faculty member. Moseley earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in art at the University of Washington and spent his entire career in the UW School of Art, retiring in 1977 after 10 years as the School's director. He was a champion of regional art and the blurring of lines between "fine art" and "crafts."

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

See below for scope and content for individual accessions.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged into 2 accessions:

  • Accession no. 4175-001, Spencer Moseley papers, 1932-1989 (bulk: 1969-1979)
  • Accession no. 4175-002, Spencer Moseley papers, 1945-1988

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession No. 4175-001: Spencer Moseley papers, 1932-1989 (bulk 1969-1979)Return to Top

8 cubic feet (8 boxes)

Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, writings, class files, conferences and conventions, publications, photographs, slides, clippings, subject series.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Janie Fontaine, March 23, 1992.

Description
Spencer Moseley papers

Accession No. 4175-002: Spencer Moseley papers, Return to Top

1 cubic foot (1 box)

Scope and Content: Scrapbooks, correspondence, research relating to the book titled "Wendell Brazeau: A Search for Form," exhibition catalogs, and other materials.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Donor: David F. Martin, November, 2008

Description
Spencer Moseley papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Moseley, Spencer--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Henry Art Gallery

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. School of Art (creator)