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PNAA. Pacific Northwest Artists Archive

 Collecting Area
Identifier: PNAA
A collaborative project of the Willamette University Archives and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the Pacific Northwest Artists Archive (PNAA) is a collection of materials related to the careers of artists who are or were active in Oregon and Washington for the major portion of their careers.

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth Dennis Grover papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA052
Overview

The Ruth Dennis Grover Papers contain correspondence, photographs, sketchbooks, personal papers such as copies of contracts, school transcripts and financial information.

Dates: 1880-1995

Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive

 Collection
Identifier: WUA062
Overview

The Bill Rhoades Northwest Art Archive is a representation of Northwest artists and their work ranging from 1940 to 2013. The Archive consists of correspondence, interviews, printed material, and photographs that Bill Rhoades has collected about Northwest artists.

Dates: 1940-2016; Majority of material found within 1960-2016

John Rock papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA078
Overview

The John Rock papers include a record book of paintings and prints completed by Rock during the 1960s and 1970s as well as exhibition flyers.

Dates: 1960-1991

Ruth West collection on Charles Heaney

 Collection
Identifier: WUA081
Overview

This collection includes letters and calligraphy written by artist Charles Heaney to Ruth and Rex West. Also included are two paintings of Heaney's as well as exhibition notices and newspaper clippings featuring Heaney's work.

Dates: 1969-2005
Wayback link for www.12x16gallery.com
Wayback link for www.12x16gallery.com

12x16 Gallery records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA092
Overview

The 12x16 Gallery records (bulk 2006-2018) feature promotional postcards and brochures, Myron Filene's photographs of the gallery, administration files, folders on specific artists, a scrapbook, employee log books, the gallery visitors’ books, and an archived version of the website.

Dates: 1997-2018; Majority of material found within 2006-2018

Constance Fowler collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA019
Overview

The Constance Fowler Collection consists of her biographical records, correspondence, exhibition catalogues and fliers, reviews, publications, manuscripts, selections from her library, as well as examples of her prints, printing blocks, paintings, and drawings.

Dates: 1913-1998

The Dorathy Bruce Farr papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA027
Overview

This collection contains materials written by and about artist Dorathy Bruce Farr from 1965 to 1989.

Dates: 1965-1989

Myra Albert Wiggins papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA046
Overview

The Myra Albert Wiggins papers consist of biographical materials, correspondence, publications, news clippings, writing, drawings and photographs. The collection also contains diaries, scrapbooks, personal artifacts and published works by Wiggins.

Dates: 1890-2015; Majority of material found within 1890-1956

Kathleen Gemberling Adkison papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA053
Overview

The Kathleen Gemberling Adkison papers reflect Adkison’s work as a Northwest painter. Papers consist of correspondence, an interview transcript, and exhibit materials and pamphlets for Adkison's shows. Also included are photographs, negatives and prints, as well as newspaper clippings and awards for her work.

Dates: 1942-2006

Edith Price Walford papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA055
Overview

The Edith Price Walford papers contain artwork, art supplies, and ephemera produced by Walford during her life.

Dates: 1936-1960