John Logan Harter papers, 1980-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Harter, John Logan, 1940-2008
Title
John Logan Harter papers
Dates
1980-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
.18 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
6160 (Accession No. 6160-001)
Summary
Correspondence and materials related to the work of John Logan Harter, a Seattle painter and poet.
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

No restrictions on access.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

John Logan Harter was born in Seattle on December 19, 1940. He was a painter and a poet who contributed regularly to the Lilliput Review. He was heavily involved in the Seattle art scene and was good friends with Jesse Bernstein. He committed suicide in May 2008 at his cottage in Tulalip, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of postcards, event fliers, and poems related to the work of John L. Harter. Also included is correspondence between John L. Harter and Jeff Stookey.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Doner: Jeff Stookey, 2017-07-12

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Art--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Painters--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Poets, American

Personal Names

  • Harter, John Logan, 1940-2008--Archives
  • Harter, John Logan, 1940-2008--Correspondence
  • Stookey, Jeff, 1948---Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ephemera
  • Personal correspondence

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Stookey, Jeff, 1948-   associated name (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)