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James A. Wehn papers, 1929-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wehn, James A., 1882-1973
- Title
- James A. Wehn papers
- Dates
- 1929-1974 (inclusive)19291974
- Quantity
- .42 cu. ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2353
- Summary
- Correspondence, ephemera and work of Seattle sculptor, James A. Wehn
- 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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No restrictions on access.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
James Wehn, 1882-1973, was a pioneer sculptor of the Pacific Northwest. He moved with his family to Seattle, Washington Territory, in February 1889. From 1905 until 1973 he worked from his studio in Seattle where he created many famous works including "Chief Seattle" (the first statue erected by the city, in 1912), the official Seattle City Seal (1936), and other bronze statues and plaques of early Northwest pioneers and explorers. A collection of James Wehn's sculptures, numbering more than 200 pieces, is on permanent display in the museum of the Washington State Historical Society.
In 1919, Wehn founded the Department of Sculpture at the University of Washington and taught there for five years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, ephemera and three medals sculpted by Wehn.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in accessions:
- Accession No. 2353-001, James A. Wehn papers, 1929-1974
- Accession No. 2353-002, Medals sculpted by James A. Wehn, 1953-1959
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2353-001: James A. Wehn papers, 1929-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: The collection consists of correspondence and ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary A. Clark, 1974
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 2353-001 | Biographical Information 10 items
|
undated |
| 1/2-4 | 2353-001 | Outgoing Letters 39 items
|
1929-1973 |
| 1/5 | 2353-001 | Outgoing Letters (Lillian Wehn) 2 items
|
1973-1974 |
| 1/6 | 2353-001 | Notes (of Mary Clark) 13 items
|
undated |
| 1/7 | 2353-001 | Clippings 5 items
|
undated |
| 1/8 | 2353-001 | Programs 1 item
|
undated |
| 1/9 | 2353-001 | Greeting Cards 10 items
|
undated |
| 1/9 | 2353-001 | Plaster Medallion 1 item
|
undated |
Accession No. 2353-002: Medals sculpted by James A. Wehn, 1953-1959Return to Top
Scope and Content: The collection consists of 3 medals. One of the medals is the Abraham Lincoln Sesquicentnnial 1809-1959 coin, blank on verso. Two of the coins (identical) commemorate the Washington Territorial Centennial 1853-1953, on verso is Isaac A. Stevens.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Acquisition Info: Donor: unknown
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bronze sculpture, American--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Sculptors--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
Personal Names
- Wehn, James A., 1882-1973--Archives
