McLarty, Jack, 1919-2011

The Jack Eyerly collection consists of seven decades of notes, correspondence, artists’ papers, gallery showcards, posters, artworks, sketchbooks, and other assorted pieces of historical material exchanged between Eyerly and artists from across the Northwest and beyond. Over 200 artists are represented in the collection.

The Barbara and Jack McLarty papers include photographs of artwork shown in the Image Gallery, photographs of the McLarty family, and exhibition flyers. Also included are materials from McLarty's time at the Museum art school, as well as correspondence and files on artists represented by the Image Gallery.

The Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive (1892-2023) documents regional art and artists through correspondence, exhibition catalogs, gallery materials, and artifacts collected by Rhoades. The collection covers sculptors, painters, printmakers, and photographers, alongside records reflecting Rhoades's career as a journalist and outdoor enthusiast. Together, these materials provide insight into the development, promotion, and preservation of Northwest art and cultural history.