Correspondence, 1936-1999
Scope and Contents
This series includes letters, cards, and notes from and to Ruth Dennis Grover and covers such topics as Grover's rock collecting, cutting, and polishing; her early work as a commercial artist in Michigan and Oregon; her association with the Lincoln County Art Center; her role as director of Cascade Artists, which she founded in 1952 and her career as an independent artist exhibiting and publicizing her art in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. There are also letters from Martha Kay Renfroe concerning various art shows and sales Grover and Renfroe participated in.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1999
Creator
- From the Collection: Grover, Ruth Dennis (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
These papers are open to researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
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