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Neil Meitzler papers, 1948-2009
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Meitzler, Neil, 1930-2009
- Title
- Neil Meitzler papers
- Dates
- 1948-2009 (inclusive)19482009
- Quantity
- 3.69 cubic feet (4 boxes, 2 oversize folders, 1 vertical file [with reel-to-reel tape], and two cassette tapes)
- Collection Number
- 2571, 2637, 2761
- Summary
- Papers and materials of a Northwest painter and former staff member of the Seattle Art Museum
- 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
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Neil Meitzler (1930-2009), was a painter in the Pacific Northwest (based in the Skagit Valley and Seattle) for about 25 years. He served on the staff of the Seattle Art Museum for many years as exhibit designer. He spent the end of his life in Walla Walla, Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, photos, sketchbooks, scrapbook, resumes, sales records, tape-recorded interviews (with transcripts), and other papers, relating to Meitzler's career as a painter in Seattle and the Skagit Valley, Wash.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 accessions:
- Accession No. 2571-001, Neil Meitzler papers, undated
- Accession No. 2637-001, Neil Meitzler papers, 1975
- Accession No. 2761-001, Neil Meitzler papers, 1948-1976 (bulk: 1960-1975)
- Accession No. 2761-002, Neil Meitzler papers, 1959-2009 (bulk: 1980-2009)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2571-001: Neil Meitzler interview, 1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview done for KING-FM radio, "Conversation with an artist" series by Curt Green; transcript; resume. The artist discusses his recent travels and resulting painting, communication in painting, reason for collecting, government support of the artist and the numerous style changes in his own work.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Archives of NW Art. Undated.
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Neil Meitzler interview |
Accession No. 2637-001: Neil Meitzler interview, 1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Sally Swenson, 20th Century, on January 30, 1975; transcript; Neil Meitzler, painter from Seattle, speaks of his own works and of issues of importance to the art field in general.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Sally Swenson, Interviewer, 1975.
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Neil Meitzler interview |
Accession No. 2761-001: Neil Meitzler papers, 1948-1976 (bulk 1960-1975)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letters, photographs, 3 sketch books, scrapbook, resumes, sales records, 1948-1976 (bulk 1960-1975).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Neil Meitzler, 1977.
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Accession No. 2761-002: Neil Meitzler papers, 1959-2009 (bulk 1980-2009)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Clipping file on Morris Graves, journals, sketchbooks, sketches, photographic materials, publications featuring Meitzler, and reproductions of digital works and prints.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Ikune Sawada, 2011.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Anderson, Guy, 1906-1998
- Callahan, Kenneth, 1905-1986
- Carley, Ward
- Davis, Norman, 1897-
- Fuller, Richard E. (Richard Eugene), 1897-1976
- Graves, Morris 1910-2001
- Kenney, Leo, 1925-2001
- Kusama, Yayoi
- Meitzler, Neil, 1930-2009--Archives
- Svare, Richard, 1930-2004
Corporate Names
- Northwest Annual Exhibition
- Seattle Art Museum
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
