University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
5152
Alps, Glen
Glen Alps
papers
1941-2001
17.19 cubic feet (18 boxes)
plus 1 vertical file
Collection materials are in
English.
Papers and
printmaking materials of Glen Alps, professor of art and printmaking at the
University of Washington
Glen Alps was a professor of art at the University of Washington from
1945 to 1984; he is most widely known for his pioneering work in developing new
artistic techniques, particularly in the area of printmaking.
Alps was born on June 20, 1914, in Loveland, Colorado. He earned a
Bachelor's degree in Education from Colorado State College in 1940, and a
Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1947. Alps also
spent some time pursuing advanced studies at the University of Iowa. He joined
the faculty of the UW School of Art in 1945, receiving tenure in 1954, becoming
full professor in 1962, and retiring as professor emeritus in 1984.
Alps' specialty was printmaking. He was head of the printmaking
department at UW from 1979-1984. He is best known for developing and promoting
the technique of collography (a term he coined, fusing the words "collage" and
"graphic"). He also pioneered a new technique involving burnt lacquer, and
contributed to the development of the vitreograph and serigraph.
In addition to printmaking, Alps was also a sculptor and a designer
and manufacturer of fine art printing presses. In the early 1950s Alps designed
and made decorative screens, including one for the Seattle Public Library. In
1958 he exhibited his 3D sculptures, fireplace screens, and early collographs
in a solo show at the Henry Gallery. In 1960 he designed a fountain for the
Seattle Municipal Building.
Glen Alps passed away on November 3, 1996.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5152-002, Glen E. Alps papers, 1941-2001
- Accession No. 5152-003, Glen E. Alps papers, 1944-1984
The collection spans Glen Alps' academic career and professional life,
and includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, teaching notes, photographs,
slides, prints, print-making supplies, drawings, financial records, speeches
and writings, publications, catalogs, audio recordings, film reels and other
material.
Open to all users
Request at UW
Creator's rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries
[Title of item], [date of item if known], [box/folder number], Glen
Alps Papers, [Accession Number], Special Collections Division, University of
Washington Libraries.
Minimally processed.
Material Described Separately:
Glen Alps prints and drawings
(Visual materials collection PH2016-025)
Alps, Glen--Archives
University of Washington. University Archives
Printmakers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Prints--Technique
University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Fine Arts
Photographs
Sound Recordings
Moving Images
Accession No. 5152-002: Glen E. Alps papers, 1941-2001 (bulk 1962-1993)
17.19 cubic feet (18 boxes)
Arrangement:
Rough sort.
Scope and Content:
Contains photographs, slides, prints, print-making supplies,
correspondence, clippings, ephemera, teaching notes, financial records,
speeches and writings, publications, catalogs, audio recordings, film reels and
other material.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users
Acquisition Info:
Source: Iris Nichols acting for the Alps estate, 2008
1-6
5152-002
Papers
1941-1995
undated
Scope and Content:
Includes correspondence, clippings, teaching notes, ephemera,
publications, catalogs, speeches and writings, financial records, notebooks,
grant applications, and curriculum vitae.
5-10
5152-002
Photographic prints, slides and negatives
1955-2001
undated
18
5152-002
Mounted photographs
undated
10-11
5152-002
Audiocassettes and reel-to-reel tapes
1964-1995
undated
11
5152-002
Film reels
1966-1968
undated
12-13
5152-002
Prints and print-making supplies
1987-1992
undated
14-15
5152-002
Prints and print-making supplies
1987-1992
undated
16-17
5152-002
Prints, ephemera, and oversize documents
1989
undated
Accession No. 5152-003: Glen E. Alps papers, 1944-1984
1 vertical file
Scope and Content:
Correspondence and brochures relating to art supplies, catalog of
prints for sale, and materials pertaining to Alps' retirement
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use:
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info:
David F. Martin David Martin is co-owner of the gallery
Martin-Zambito Fine Art., 2008-11-18