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Denise Farwell Collection of Morris Graves Correspondence, 1941-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Farwell, Denise
- Title
- Denise Farwell Collection of Morris Graves Correspondence
- Dates
- 1941-1984 (inclusive)19411984
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 3602 (Accession No. 3602-001)
- Summary
- Correspondence from Northwest School artist Morris Graves to Denise Farwell and others.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Morris Graves (1910-2001) was an American painter and member of the Northwest School of artists. Denise Farwell and Morris Graves were close friends and corresponded for decades until her death in 1976.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Denise Farwell Collection of Morris Graves Correspondence is primarily comprised of correspondence from Morris Graves to Denise Farwell. Materials also include correspondence from Graves to his family, Farwell’s daughter, and others.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries. Literary Property Rights retained by Morris Graves in his letters.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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1/1-19 | Correspondence from Morris Graves to Denise Farwell and Hollis Farwell | 1942-1984 |
1/20-23 | Correspondence from Morris Graves to: E.L. Graves (his mother); John Hauberg (President of Seattle Art Museum Board); Louis; and Maja (Denise and Hollis Farwell's daughter) | 1943, 1967, 1978 |
1/24 | Graves' statement about his paintings and process; and cover letter from the Museum of Modern Art explaining Graves' statement | 1941 |
1/25-26 | Photograph of Denise Farwell and newspaper articles about Morris Graves | 1944, 1963, 1981, 1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cage, John
- Cunningham, Merce
- Farwell, Denise--Archives
- Farwell, Denise--Correspondence
- Graves, Morris, 1910-2001--Correspondence
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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