Wiggins-Anniversaries/Funeral, 1904, 1944, 1954-1956
Scope and Contents
This collection documents Bonnie and Roger Hull's findings on Myra Albert Wiggins. It includes a mix of both Wiggins' work as well as the Hull's material on Wiggins. Among Wiggins' materials are photocopies of correspondence with Alfred Stieglitz gathered from the Yale University Library and Frances Benjamin Johnston letters gathered from the Library of Congress. There are also Christmas Letters created from Wiggins' artwork sent to family and friends. Wiggins' materials also include copies and printed works of writings as well as original and copied photographs of Wiggins' artwork.
This collection also includes the correspondence, notes, exhibition materials, and articles of Bonnie and Roger Hull pertaining to Wiggins. Correspondence within the collection includes Bonnie Hull's letter to Mildred Benz, daughter of Myra Wiggins. Hull acknowledges her interest in using Wiggins' artwork for an upcoming exhibition as well as interest in learning more about Wiggins. Drafts and published copies of Roger Hull's article, "Myra Wiggins and Helen Gatch: Conflicts in American Pictorialism" is included, along with a time line Roger created to place Myra Wiggins' life in the context of the world of photography.
Dates
- 1904, 1944, 1954-1956
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Hull, Bonnie (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu