University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2837Penington, Ruth, 1905-1998Ruth Penington papers and oral history interview1920-1985approximately 6.07 cubic feetCollection materials are in
English.Tape-recorded interview, notes and
pamphlets regarding jewelry making, photographs and cards of a UW faculty
member in the School of Art and jewelry designerRuth 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.
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
Interview, notes, pamphlets regarding silversmithing and jewelry
making, Christmas cards, photographs.
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Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Penington, Ruth, 1905---ArchivesPenington, Ruth, 1905---InterviewsUniversity of Washington--FacultyWomen artists--Washington (State)Art museum directors--Washington (State)--SeattleHenry Art GalleryMetal-workSilverworkJewelry makingOral historiesInterviewsPhotographsTranscriptsChristmas cardsPamphletsHoppe, BillUniversity of Washington. Archives of Northwest ArtColleges and UniversitiesPhotographsFine Arts
Accession No. 2837-001: Oral history interview with Ruth Penington, 19721 sound tape reel (analog) and 1
transcriptScope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by William Hoppe, with
transcript, 1972.
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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
Oral history interview with Ruth PeningtonAccession No. 2837-002: Ruth Penington papers, 1947-19531 folderScope 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
Ruth Penington papersAccession No. 2837-003: Ruth Penington papers, 1930-19696 linear feetScope and Content: Mostly Christmas cards received, photographs.
List of sorted cards in Box 1.
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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
Ruth Penington papers