Richard S. Beyer papers - Archives West

Richard S. Beyer papers, 1963-2001

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Beyer, Richard S., 1925-2012

Title

Richard S. Beyer papers

Dates

1963-2001 (inclusive)

Quantity

24.17 cubic feet (25 boxes)

Collection Number

5187

Summary

Sculptor in Seattle and Pateros, Washington

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

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages

English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Sculptor, Seattle and Pateros, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Clippings and letters showing public reaction to Seattle sculptor's sculptures on public view, sketches, letters, notes, writings and ephemera related to his work

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Special Collections for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

Accession No. 5187-001, Richard S. Beyer, papers, 1998
Accession No. 5187-002, Richard S. Beyer papers, 1965-2001
Accession No. 5187-003, Richard S. Beyer papers, 1963-1996

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession No. 5187-001: Richard S. Beyer, papers, 1998Return to Top

4.17 cubic feet (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: Clippings and letters showing public reaction to Beyer's sculptures on public view. Margaret Beyer used this material for the book on her husband's work Art People Love, 1998. Also includes photo album of Beyer at his Pateros foundry and other items; ca. 1998.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Richard and Margaret Beyer, 2000-08-24

Accession No. 5187-002: Richard S. Beyer papers, 1965-2001Return to Top

12.00 cubic feet (12 boxes)

Scope and Content: Sketches, letters, notes, writings, ephemera related to various projected and actual sculptures and to the sculptor's other activities, primarily while residing in Seattle. Bulk ca1970-ca1985.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Donor and heirs retain copyright in drawings until 2050, when they transfer to the Libraries. Reproductions of drawings and quotations from manuscripts of Beyer to be credited to Richard S. Beyer.

Acquisition Info: Margaret Beyer, 2002-04-26

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	5187-002	Correspondence
1	5187-002	Writings
1	5187-002	Drawings
1	5187-002	Rolls Scope and Content: A Story; Birds; Wright/Schucart Sculpture; Unemployment Office; Wild Pig; Old Man Telling Stories to Children (Proposal for Columbus Sculpture); Lion Standing on a Man; Squirl; Story Fragment; Figure; Girl Nursing a Coyote; Kent City Hall; Friends Center Poster
1	5187-002	2 Tide Books
2	5187-002	Correspondence
2	5187-002	Writings Scope and Content: Fremont
2	5187-002	Unidentified drawings
2	5187-002	Brick designs Scope and Content: ID Bookstore sign
2	5187-002	Writings
2	5187-002	Kent City Hall Designs
3	5187-002	Drawings
3	5187-002	Writings	approximately 1980-1985
3	5187-002	Correspondence
3	5187-002	Rolls
3	5187-002	Old folders (some drawings)
3	5187-002	Calendars
		Drawings (unassigned)
Box	Accession
4	5187-002	Writings	1990s
4	5187-002	Rolls Scope and Content: Cutouts of 3 Men; A Face Pattern
4	5187-002	Packets Scope and Content: Lecture to Children; Old Shop Drawings	1970s
5	5187-002	Drawings Scope and Content: Separated by topic, design, or place
6	5187-002	Drawings	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Libby Dam Competition	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Kah-Nee-Ta parflects, Warm Springs, OR	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Bassetti Sculpture	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Writings	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Children's Art	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Brick Carving Designs for the Federal Building	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Politics	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Correspondence	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Roseburg Church	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Child's crib	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Buckles	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Proportions of the human figure	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Benches at the Woodland Park Zoo	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	War of the Frogs and the Cranes	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Llama Sculpture	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Richard and Sandy's wedding	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Burris and Peaceable Kingdom design	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Russia	approximately 1970
6	5187-002	Drawings, Pateros	1988
7	5187-002	Bassetti Pole	2001
7	5187-002	Columbus sculpture in Georgia	1989-1993
7	5187-002	War and Politics	1989-1993
7	5187-002	McDonald's sculpture on Mercer Island	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Artists Equity	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Everett Library Brick Carving	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Proposal for Anacortes	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Getting into a Boat design	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Boy on Man's Shoulders, Library, Shelton	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Children's Art	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Diomede Island Competition	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Russia	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Correspondence	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Pictures	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Writings	1989-1993
7	5187-002	Reflection on the Columbia	1989-1993
8	5187-002	Notebook- Early Pictures	1960-1990
8	5187-002	Notebook - Story of the Allosaurus	1960-1990
8	5187-002	Notebook - Drawings of Misirachord Carvings	1960-1990
8	5187-002	23 notebooks - Drawings and Pictures	1960-1990
9	5187-002	Papers
10	5187-002	Columbia University
10	5187-002	Poetry and writings
10	5187-002	Letters
11	5187-002	1970s
12	5187-002	Late 1980s and mid 1990s

Accession No. 5187-003: Richard S. Beyer papers, 1963-1996Return to Top

8.00 cu. ft. (8 boxes)

Scope and Content: Project files, including sketches, letters, drawings, subject series; ca. 1963-1996.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Donor and heirs retain copyright in drawings until 2050, when they transfer to the Libraries. Reproductions of drawings and quotations from manuscripts of Beyer to be credited to Richard S. Beyer.

Acquisition Info: Richard and Margaret Beyer, 2003-08-18

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Accession
1	5187-003	Sketches and Drawings	1963-1970
1	5187-003	Ka-nee-ta	1972
2	5187-003	Sketches and Drawings	undated
2	5187-003	Correspondence	1973-1990
2	5187-003	Financial Records	undated
3	5187-003	Papers and Drawings	1970-1975
3	5187-003	Drawings	1983
4	5187-003	Drawings	1960-1979
4	5187-003	Writings	undated
4	5187-003	Stations of the Cross	undated
4	5187-003	Roseburg	undated
5	5187-003	Freemont Forum Drawings	1980
5	5187-003	Drawings	1975-1980
6	5187-003	Sketches and Writings	1980-1984
6	5187-003	Sketches of Seattle Projects	1980s
6	5187-003	Seattle Arts Organizations	1978
6	5187-003	Sketches and Writings re: Pateros	1990-1994
7	5187-003	Writings and Drawings re: Community Arts at Pateros	1989-1990
8	5187-003	Subject Series	1995-1996

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