Chillman, James H., Jr., 1886-1952
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Chemistry Building Construction Scene, watercolor, 1924
Item — item: 24
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of framed paintings,framed and unframed drawings, prints, sculptures, and other artworks donated to the Woodson Research Center/Rice University archives.
Dates:
1924
Gardens of Doria Palace, Genoa, watercolor, 1922
Item — item: 25
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of framed paintings,framed and unframed drawings, prints, sculptures, and other artworks donated to the Woodson Research Center/Rice University archives.
Dates:
1922
James H. Chillman, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 482
Overview
Correspondence, typescripts, printed material, news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 and covering family and professional life of James Chillman, Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Many of the transcripts of his radio show "Art is Fun" are in the collection along with a thorough photographic history of his family and career. A large number of news articles are featured...
Dates:
1891-1972