Elmer Edwin Young papers

Collection

Identifier: WUA076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Elmer Edwin Young papers contain newspaper clippings on Young, proofs for his work Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Wondering, and Exhibition materials. Exhibition materials include placards, fountain design, and rug design.

Dates

Creation: 1978-1979

Creator

Young, Elmer Edwin (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Library acts as “fair use” reproduction agent.

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Biographic Note

Water color artist Elmer Edwin Young studied medicine for one year at Willamette University before leaving Salem to pursue a career in art. For a time, Young worked odd jobs while attending the Chicago Art Institute. In 1921, Young began teaching at the University of Minnesota. Young established the Willamette University Art Bank in 1971 as a way to honor his late wife Verda Karen Young '31. Through the Art Bank, students, faculty, and staff could rent paintings selected by Young to adorn their work areas and residences. He later published a book in her memory titled Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Wondering.