Art
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
Allan Cunningham papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0320
Abstract:
The bulk of this collection is comprised of correspondence to and from art historian Allan Cunningham. The correspondence largley concerns matters connected with Cunningham's numerous publishing projects, including his Lives of the Most Eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, which appeared between 1829 and 1833. Also included in the collection are three Mss. poems--one perhaps by the Rev. J. Judkins and two by Cunningham.
Dates:
1815 - 1841
Allan Ludwig New England Gravestone photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS 0369
Overview
The collection consists of 408 black and white photographs and 77 slides of New England gravestone carvings. The gravestone carvings date from 1653-1810, these photographs of the carvings were created by Allan Ludwig in 1961-1964.
Dates:
1961 - 1964
American Institute of Architects Houston (AIA Houston) oral history interview collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 603
Overview
The collection consists of tape recorded interviews with nine people who were closely familiar with the architectural work of William Ward Watkin. The recordings are in digital mp3 format and on original microcassettes, including the recording equipment with which they were made. No transcripts currently exist for this material. (1 box and digital files)
Dates:
1980-1985
Animal prints theft collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0544
Overview
This collection consists of circa 700 color prints stolen from the journals (the journal of the British Ornithologists’ Union) and Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, owned by the Fondren Library. The prints date from 1859-1915 and feature birds, bird eggs, and other animals. Theft correspondence and research dates from 1980-2004 and represents the Fondren Library’s efforts to cooperate with and assist in the Blumberg investigation.
Dates:
1859-2004
Ann Holmes Fine Arts Archive
Collection
Identifier: MS 0546
Abstract:
This collection contains news clippings, press releases, correspondence, photos, institutional records, and audio materials related to the evolution of fine arts and city planning in Houston, TX. Specific focus is given to the Alley Theater, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Museum of Fine Arts, architecture, and the role of the arts in the economy, politics, and society. The collection also includes biographies of various persons influential in both the local and...
Dates:
1920 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1950 - 2008
Ann Holmes personal papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0173
Abstract
Ann Holmes personal papers encompass materials outside the scope of her research on her book for Houston's cultural arts. Included are materials from her everyday life--correspondence, awards and honors, social activities, and copies of her articles, columns and reviews.
Dates:
1944 - 2008
Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: MS 0626
Overview
The Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia consist of 52 linear feet of photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, financial, legal, correspondence, real estate, property, philanthropy, public service, and Museum of Fine Arts Houston records, as well as family records. The dates range from 1860 to 2004. Of note are three clothing ensembles as well as records of artworks purchased for her personal collection that were later donated to MFAH.
Dates:
1860-2004
Blanche Harding Sewall Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0431
Overview
The collection consists of correspondence, college materials, pamphlets and programs, materials related to the construction of Sewall residence and the Sewall's Japan trip. The dates for this collection range from 1847 to 1959 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1935 to 1948.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1847-1959
Carl Woodring collection on Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon
Collection
Identifier: MS 0513
Abstract:
This collection contains the Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon research material of Dr. Carl Woodring including correspondence, articles and theses, works, Vale Press items, exhibition catalogs and other printed material. An extensive book collection, paintings and drawings are included in the collection.
Dates:
1846-2001
Carroll Parrott Blue art and storytelling collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 847
Overview
This collection includes photographic prints by Blue, digital media relating to digital storytelling, documentation of Houston community art projects, books featuring Blue or inspiring to her, documentation of projects such as Dawn at My Back, and materials related to her academic career and conferences attended.
Dates:
ca 1965-2018