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Phillip Levine papers, 1953-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Levine, Phillip, 1931-
Title
Phillip Levine papers
Dates
1953-2013 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.71 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number
5743 (Accession No. 5743-001)
Summary
Newspaper clippings (photocopies and originals); gallery, exhibit, and festival brochures, pamphlets, and fliers, auction catalogs; receipts and sales books; writings and newsletters detailing time on the Washington State, King County, and Seattle Arts Commissions; correspondence and papers related to various awards and publications of a figurative sculptor
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

Access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Some records are stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Phillip Levine graduated from the University of Washington with an MFA in Sculpture. He creates mostly figurative bronze sculptures, with influence from myths, dance, sports, literature, and social issues. One of his most recognizable works is "Dancer with a Flat Hat" (1971) which is located on the University of Washington campus on the landing steps that lead from Schmitz Hall to the Henry Gallery. He received the Washington State Governor’s Arts Award, Cultural Enrichment in 1997. Levine’s sculptures have been displayed in museums, and corporate and private collections in the Northwest.

[http://www.philliplevine.org/about]

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Content Description

Newspaper clippings (photocopies and originals); gallery, exhibit, and festival brochures, pamphlets, and fliers, auction catalogs; receipts and sales books; writings and newsletters detailing time on the Washington State, King County, and Seattle Arts Commissions; correspondence and papers related to various awards and publications. Also includes records pertaining to Levine's artistic career including proposals, contracts, correspondence, financial records, drawings and designs, and ephemera related to specific works of art such as "John Muir, Standing", "John Muir, Seated", "Static Flight", "Triad", "Eternal Light", "Leap", "Mother Justice", "Gates of Prayer", the Herzl Ner Tamid Ark Doors, and more. The collection also includes personal records such as correspondence with other artists and clippings.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 5743-001, Phillip Levine papers, 1953-2013
  • Accession No. 5743-002, Phillip Levine papers, 1960-2010

Preservation Note

Some records are stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

Donor: Phillip Levine, August 21, 2009

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Phillip Levine photograph collection, accession PH2017-037.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Sculptors--Washington (State)
  • Sculpture--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Levine, Phillip, 1931---Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington--Art collections

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business correspondence
  • Ephemera
  • Personal correspondence

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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