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Jim Mattingly Mural Project records, 1984, 2012-2014, 2018
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mattingley, James
- Title
- Jim Mattingly Mural Project records
- Dates
- 1984, 2012-2014, 2018 (inclusive)19842018
- Quantity
- .50 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- WUA088
- Summary
- The Jim Mattingly Mural Project records contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photos from the artist regarding the original painting of the mural in 1984 as well as the restoration project in 2013.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1984, Western Oregon University art professor Jim Mattingly, painted a mural on the east facing rear wall of the historic Elsinore Theatre in downtown Salem. His piece titled, "Theatrical Heartscape," included "...universal figures from vaudeville, early theater and film." These figures included W.C. Fields, Marlene Dietrich, and Charlie Chaplin.
The coloration of the mural slowly faded for the next 19 years until in 2012 a group formed to spearhead a restoration project for the local landmark. The "Friends of Mattingly's Mural" (FOMM) received full support from the Historic Elsinore Theatre as well as Salem's Historic Planner. They begain the restoration process during the summer of 2013. Artist Dan Cohen conducted the restoration work on the mural. The mural was featured in the fall issue of Preservation, the national publication of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Jim Mattingly Mural Project records contain information from the artist regarding the original painting of the mural in 1984. It also includes email correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to the restoration project in 2013. Also included are more than 40 photographs of the restoration process including some 'before' and 'after' photographs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jim Mattingly Mural Project records, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Jim Mattingly Mural Porject records have been arranged by original painting then restoration alphabetically by subject heading.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 1 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 2 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 2 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 3 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 3 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 4 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 4 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 5 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 5 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 6 | Theatrical Heartscape - Elsinore Mural Project
Originally part of a large binder. Folder 6 of 6.
|
1984 Summer |
| 1 | 7 | Restoration correspondence
Includes email correspondence between restoration organizers including Nancy Lindburg. CDs in this folder contain both images and documents which are available in digitally in the Archives.
|
2013-2014 |
| 1 | 8 | Restoration press clippings
Press clippings include newspaper and magazine articles on the restoration of the Jim Mattingly Mural.
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2012-2014, 2018 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arts--Northwest, Pacific
- Fine Arts
- historic preservation
Personal Names
- Lindburg, Nancy
Corporate Names
- Elsinore Theatre
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Salem (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- color photographs
- correspondence
- mural paintings
Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge and Selicity Icefire.
2018
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
