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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)19632001
- Quantity
- 24.17 cubic feet (25 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5187
- Summary
- Sculptor in Seattle and Pateros, Washington
- 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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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
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
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 | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 5187-002 | Correspondence |
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1 | 5187-002 | Writings |
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1 | 5187-002 | Drawings |
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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
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1 | 5187-002 | 2 Tide Books |
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2 | 5187-002 | Correspondence |
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2 | 5187-002 | Writings
Scope and Content: Fremont
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2 | 5187-002 | Unidentified drawings |
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2 | 5187-002 | Brick designs
Scope and Content: ID Bookstore sign
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2 | 5187-002 | Writings |
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2 | 5187-002 | Kent City Hall Designs |
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3 | 5187-002 | Drawings |
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3 | 5187-002 | Writings |
approximately 1980-1985 |
3 | 5187-002 | Correspondence |
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3 | 5187-002 | Rolls |
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3 | 5187-002 | Old folders (some drawings) |
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3 | 5187-002 | Calendars |
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Drawings (unassigned) |
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Box | Accession | ||
4 | 5187-002 | Writings |
1990s |
4 | 5187-002 | Rolls
Scope and Content: Cutouts of 3 Men; A Face Pattern
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4 | 5187-002 | Packets
Scope and Content: Lecture to Children; Old Shop Drawings
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1970s |
5 | 5187-002 | Drawings
Scope and Content: Separated by topic, design, or place
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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 |
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10 | 5187-002 | Columbia University |
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10 | 5187-002 | Poetry and writings |
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10 | 5187-002 | Letters |
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11 | 5187-002 | 1970s |
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12 | 5187-002 | Late 1980s and mid 1990s |
Accession No. 5187-003: Richard S. Beyer papers, 1963-1996Return to Top
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 | |
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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 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Sculpture--Washington (State)--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Beyer, Richard S., 1925-2012--Archives
- Beyer, Richard S., 1925-2012--Archives