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Ruth Penington papers and oral history interview, 1920-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Penington, Ruth, 1905-1998
- Title
- Ruth Penington papers and oral history interview
- Dates
- 1920-1985 (inclusive)19201985
- Quantity
- approximately 6.07 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2837
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview, notes and pamphlets regarding jewelry making, photographs and cards of a UW faculty member in the School of Art and jewelry designer
- 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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Consult the restrictions governing access for each of the accessions listed below.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Esther Penington (1905-1998) was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado; her family moved to Seattle in 1907. After graduating high school, she went on to study art at the University of Washington, receiving a B.F.A. in 1927 and an M.F.A. in 1929. Penington continued her studies in summer sessions at Columbia University Teachers College, Carnegie Summer School at the University of Oregon, and at the California College of Arts and Crafts. A faculty member of the University of Washington School of Art, Penington also served as director of the University's Henry Gallery and created her own summer art program, the Fidalgo Summer School of the Allied Arts (located in La Conner, Washington).
Although Penington worked in a variety of media, including painting and printmaking, she was best known for her metalwork and jewelry. She was involved with organizations such as Lambda Rho, Northwest Printmakers, and Friends of the Crafts. These groups worked to promote the arts and to organize exhibitions and sales featuring artists and craftspeople from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. She also was active as craftsman-trustee of American Crafts Council, New York.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Interview, notes, pamphlets regarding silversmithing and jewelry making, Christmas cards, photographs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2837-001, Oral history interview with Ruth Penington, 1972
- Accession No. 2837-002, Ruth Penington papers, 1947-1953
- Accession No. 2837-003, Ruth Penington papers, 1930-1969
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2837-001: Oral history interview with Ruth Penington, 1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by William Hoppe, with transcript, 1972.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access to the transcript. No user access copy is currently available for the interview on analog tape. Users may obtain a reproduction of the interview for a fee by contacting Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Penington, 1972-08-08
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Oral history interview with Ruth Penington |
Accession No. 2837-002: Ruth Penington papers, 1947-1953Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notes and pamphlets regarding silversmithing and jewelry making; 1947-1953
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Penington's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Robert Dishman (Plestcheeff Institute), 1992-06-05
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Ruth Penington papers |
Accession No. 2837-003: Ruth Penington papers, 1930-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Mostly Christmas cards received, photographs.
List of sorted cards in Box 1.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Penington to Archives of Northwest Art (Henry Gallery), 1973-01-01
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Ruth Penington papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art museum directors--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewelry making
- Metal-work
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Silverwork
- Women artists--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Penington, Ruth, 1905---Archives
- Penington, Ruth, 1905---Interviews
Corporate Names
- Henry Art Gallery
- University of Washington--Faculty
- University of Washington. Archives of Northwest Art
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hoppe, Bill (interviewer)