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Robert I. Russin papers, 1929-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Russin, Robert I., 1914-2007
Title
Robert I. Russin papers
Dates
1929-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
12.40 cubic feet (19 boxes)
Collection Number
400060
Summary
Papers of a sculptor and University of Wyoming professor, including sketchbooks, publicity materials, and business records showing how his works were conceived, executed, and marketed.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

Donor retains copyright of all material within the collection.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Robert Isaiah Russin was an American sculptor, artist, and University of Wyoming professor. He was best known for a number of public sculptures throughout the United States, including the "Spirit of Life" fountain sculpture located at the City of Hope National Medical Center in California and a giant bust of Abraham Lincoln, located on Interstate 80 in Wyoming.

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Content Description

The collection contains sketchbooks, publicity materials, and business records pertaining to Robert I. Russin's artistic works and duties as professor and artist in residence at the University of Wyoming. Also included are some personal materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Four artworks by Robert Russin, Wyoming State Museum: Casting (A-1982.64.1) -- Original plaster cast model for the monumental bronze statue of President Lincoln. Mixed Media Sculpture (A-1984.50.1) -- "Wyoming Crystal", originally created for the Herschler Building lobby. Bronze Sculpture (A-1991.64.1) -- "Governor Stanley Hathaway", created for the Hathaway Building lobby. Mural (A-2019.18.1) -- Conte crayon on dry-wall, removed from a private home in Laramie.

Acquisition Information

The material was received from Robert I. Russin from 1992-1997 and Joseph M. Russin from 2012-2018.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Chelsea Nelson, April 2015 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in January 2017 and May 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Outdoor sculpture -- United States -- 20th century.

Personal Names

  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Statues -- Wyoming -- Albany County.

Corporate Names

  • City of Hope National Medical Center (U.S.) -- Statues.
  • University of Wyoming -- Faculty.
  • University of Wyoming. Department of Art.

Geographical Names

  • Lincoln Highway.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-

Processed by Chelsea K. Nelson
2015

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