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Morris Graves papers, 1947-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Graves, Morris, 1910-2001
- Title
- Morris Graves papers
- Dates
- 1947-1978 (inclusive)19471978
- Quantity
- approximately .29 cubic ft (1 box, three folders )
- Collection Number
- 0669
- Summary
- Papers including a statement regarding definition of art, biographical features, correspondence, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, lists, photographs and clippings of a Painter in Washington State and California
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Painter, Washington State and California.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Papers of the painter Morris Graves who lived and worked in Washington State and California. Materials include a statement regarding definition of art, biographical features, correspondence, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, lists, photographs and clippings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 0669-001, Morris Graves papers, 1950
- Accession No. 0669-002, Morris Graves papers, 1951-1978
- Accession No. 0669-003, Morris Graves papers, 1947
- Accession No. 0669-004, Morris Graves papers, 1955
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0669-001: Morris Graves papers, 1950Return to Top
Scope and Content: Statement regarding definition of art; covering note from secretary, Henry Art Gallery.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Henry Gallery, 1966-12-28
Accession No. 0669-002: Morris Graves papers, 1951-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, gallery notices, exhibition catalogs, lists, photographs, clippings; 1951-1978.
One folder of photographs of his paintings, including a small box of glass slides.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Archives of Northwest Art, 1983-01-01
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 0669-002 | Biographical Features |
undated |
| 1/2 | 0669-002 | Outgoing Letters |
1953 |
| 1/3 | 0669-002 | General Correspondence Regarding Graves |
1963-1971 |
| 1/4 | 0669-002 | Writing by Graves- Statement of artistic
philosophy |
undated |
| 1/5 | 0669-002 | Gallery Notices |
1951-1978 |
| 1/6-1/7 | 0669-002 | Exhibition Catalogs |
1951-1978 |
| 1/8 | 0669-002 | Lists |
undated |
| 1/9 | 0669-002 | Photographs of Graves' Paintings |
undated |
| 1/10 | 0669-002 | Clippings |
1953-1978 |
| 1/11 | 0669-002 | Ephemera |
undated |
Accession No. 0669-003: Morris Graves papers, 1947Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letter, November 1947, from Graves to his neighbor in Edmonds.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Graves's rights not transferred to the Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Helen Vogt, 1996-01-01
Accession No. 0669-004: Morris Graves papers, 1955Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letter dated February 25th, 1955 from Creagh, Ireland to Philip and Marjorie Crawford, his former neighbors in Woodway Park near Edmonds, WA; 1955
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Priscilla Bodmer, 2001-05-15
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Graves, Morris, 1910-2001--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Reed, Gervais (creator)
Corporate Names
- Henry Art Gallery (creator)
