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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:

Harry Widman papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA123
Overview

The Harry Widman papers document the art and teaching careers of Harry Widman from 1937 to 2015. This collection also includes family documents from 1895 to 2015.

Dates: 1895-2015; Majority of material found within 1937 - 2015

Dale Whitney papers

 Collection
Identifier: WUA017
Overview

The Dale Whitney papers contain 35 mm negatives, photographic samples, test prints, and exhibition prints from Whitney's time as an overseas freelance photographer. Locations for these images include Austria, China, Greece, Italy, Korea, Oregon, and the Philippines. Also included is a collection of publications featuring Whitney's photography and reportage and her photographic equipment.

Dates: 1951-1999

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

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