Edith Price Walford papers
Scope and Contents
The Edith Price Walford papers contain artwork, art supplies, and ephemera produced by Walford during her life. Also included are Christmas cards and photographs.
Dates
- 1936-1960
Creator
- Walford, Edith Price, 1912-1973 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographic Note
Edith Price Walford was born on March 6, 1912. As a child, Walford was given artistic projects to do at home and appeared to have a natural talent for art. When cards came in the mail from her uncle, C.S. Price, she took great interest in them and struck up a correspondence with him. Price was an established artist who had been exhibiting his work for some time. When Walford expressed interest in how Price made one of his linoleum block Christmas cards she was instructed by her uncle, through the mail, on how to make her own.
When she entered high school Walford took an art class every term. One of her creations was used in her 1931 high school yearbook. After high school she went to school to learn business subjects. She took a civil service exam and was hired to work for Bonneville Power Administration. She remained with the BPA for the rest of her career. Walford died February 5, 1973 at the age of 60.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Overview
The Edith Price Walford papers contain artwork, art supplies, and ephemera produced by Walford during her life.
Arrangement
Materials retain original order. Material from boxes two and three were originally housed in a wooden doll chest.
Physical Location
Mark O. Hatfield Library
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Frances Price Cook, 2012.
Creator
- Walford, Edith Price, 1912-1973 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Edith Price Walford papers, 1936-1960
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge.
- Date
- © 2014
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
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