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Agnes L. Reynes-Williams Correspondence From Gisèle Freund, 1986-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Reynes-Williams, Agnes L.
- Title
- Agnes L. Reynes-Williams Correspondence From Gisèle Freund
- Dates
- 1986-1994 (inclusive)19861994
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 719 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of 18 letters from photographer Gisèle Freund to Dr. Agnes L. Reynes-Williams.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Agnes Reynes-Williams, a young physician from the Philippines, first wrote to Gisèle Freund, a well-known European photographer, after reading an article about her in Reader's Digest magazine in 1986. Freund wrote back, and this commenced a correspondence which continued through 1994. The two women never met.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of 18 letters from photographer Gisèle Freund to Dr. Agnes L. Reynes-Williams. The correspondence demonstrates a relationship that began with Reynes-Williams' interest in Freund's work and life, and progressed to a long-distance friendship. In her letters, Freund provided Reynes-Williams with encouragement and advice related to her career, and also discussed her own life and travels. In her 80s at the beginning of the correspondence (she described herself as "over 70"), Freund was still professionally active, and she frequently wrote about her work, including her books, exhibits and public appearances, and a visiting scholar grant she received from the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles during the 1980s.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Agnes L. Reynes-Williams Correspondence from Gisèle Freund, 1986-1994 (Cage 719)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Dr. Agnes L. Reynes-Williams donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2007 (MS 2007-05).
Processing Note
This collection was processed in 2007 by Cheryl Gunselman
Related Materials
Gisèle Freund Papers, 1933-1990 (Cage 678)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Letters from Gisèle Freund to Agnes Reynes-WilliamsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | 1986 |
| 1 | 2 | 1987 |
| 1 | 3 | 1989-1990 (includes photograph of Freund) |
| 1 | 4 | 1993-1994 |
| 1 | 5 | Supporting documentation provided by donor (copies of articles, including obituaries) |
| 1 | 6 | Administrative file |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Freund, Gisèle -- Correspondence
- Reynes-Williams, Agnes L. -- Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Freund, Gisèle (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
