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Julia MacFarland scrapbooks, 1952-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- MacFarland, Julia
- Title
- Julia MacFarland scrapbooks
- Dates
- 1952-1978 (inclusive)19521978
- Quantity
- 0.84 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 6098 (Accession No. 6098-001)
- Summary
- Two scrapbooks related to the career of Julia MacFarland, a painter based in Seattle, Washington
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Northwest artist Julia MacFarland earned her Bachelor of Arts in Painting in 1951 and her Master of Fine Arts in Painting in 1952, both from the University of Washington. She also received a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master's degree in Sociology from Western Reserve University. Beginning in 1952, MacFarland worked from a painting studio in downtown Seattle.
MacFarland's work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest, including at the Seattle Art Museum, the Frye Art Museum, the Henry Art Gallery, the State Capitol Museum, and many other museums and galleries.
MacFarland earned several awards throughout her career, including awards from the Women Painters of Washington, the Tacoma Art League, the Western Washington Fair, the Creative Arts Festival, and others. She was a member and president of the Lambda Rho Women's Art Honorary at the University of Washington and a member of the Women Painters of Washington and the Artists Equity Association.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, exhibit programs, and other materials related to Julia MacFarland's career as an oil and watercolor painter.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Painters--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- MacFarland, Julia--Archives
