Fine Arts
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:
Lennox Tierney papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1180
Abstract
The Lennox Tierney papers (1911-2010) contain personal and professional correspondence, research materials, lecture notes, poetry, newletters, an oral history, art history booklets written by Tierney, posters, and other materials. Tierney is a Japanologist academic in the field of art history, an emeritus professor of the University of Utah, a former Curator of Japanese Art at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, a former Director of the Pacific Asia Museum, and a former Commissioner of Art and...
Dates:
1911-2010
Darin Tinney independent film collection
Collection
Identifier: A0772
Abstract
The Darin Tinney independent film collection (1997-2000) consists of one cassette containing five films completed by Tinney while studying film at the University of Utah. Tinney is an active Salt Lake City filmmaker who has worked for local television stations and charity organizations in addition to pursuing his independent film career. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).
Dates:
1997-2000
Madge Tomsic collection on Ruth Harwood
Collection
Identifier: MS 0672
Abstract
The Madge Tomsic collection (1888-2000) is composed of material relating to Ruth Harwood (1896-1959), a Utah poet and artist who became best known for her works that described and symbolized the striving of the human soul. The collection holds correspondence from friends and family to Ruth Harwood, with large amount from Ruth's father, James T. Harwood (1860-1940), and Ruth's friend, Ruth St. Denis (1844-1968); letters of affection from Ruth Harwood's friends and admirers; and artwork and...
Dates:
1888-2000
Madge Tomsic photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0689
Abstract
The Madge Tomsic photograph collection consists of images of various members of the Harwood family, including James T. Harwood, Ruth Harwood, and June Harwood.
Dates:
circa 1906-1966
University of Utah Department of History photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0891
Abstract
The University of Utah Department of History photograph collection consists of 236 glass lantern slides and negatives. Some are color tinted by hand. They are mostly of Europe, some are of natural scenes.
Dates:
circa 1900
Utah Arts Festival Foundation records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2478
Abstract
The Utah Arts Festival Foundation records (1977-2012) contain administrative, financial, production, and programming materials. The records also contain memorabilia such as cups and t-shirts. The Utah Art Festival began in 1976 as the Salt Lake Festival of the Arts held on a three block section of Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Festival is now a four day event, featuring around 130 visual artists, 100 or more performing arts groups, approximately 18 culinary artists and drawing 80,000...
Dates:
1977-2016
Utah Quilt Heritage photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0883
Abstract
The Utah Quilt Heritage photograph collection consists of images of quilts mainly organized by location created.
Dates:
1988-1994
Utah quilt heritage records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1878
Abstract
The Utah quilt heritage records (1988-1994) contain Polaroid photographs of and questionnaires regarding quilts dating from the 1880s to the 1950s. The Utah Quilt Guild was organized in 1977 to promote preservation of the art of quilt making. In order to preserve the history of quilts in Utah, the guild held a series of "documentation days," where volunteers throughout the state photographed...
Dates:
1988-1994
Dorothy Shepherd Van Stipriaan papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0281
Abstract
The Dorothy Shepherd Van Stipriaan papers (1876-1984) consist of personal and family materials. Included are handbills, artwork, announcements, flyers, poetry, religious materials, and Dorothy's unpublished master's thesis. Dorothy Van Stipriaan (1909-1976) was a member of Salt Lake City's prominent Shepherd family. She was appointed head of the library's Fine Arts Department in 1966.
Dates:
1876-1984
M. Walker Wallace papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1941
Abstract
The M. Walker Wallace papers (1899-2005) consist of correspondence, articles, publications, pamphlets, brochures, subject files, meeting minutes, and news clippings. Wallace was an investor and philanthropist who was involved in various public service committees in Salt Lake City, including Planned Parenthood, the University of Utah College of Business, Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance, Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy. Wallace also wrote various articles...
Dates:
1899-2005