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Fine Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 168 Collections and/or Records:

Bernie Haynes Robynson posters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5382
Abstract

Two versions of a poster by artist Bernie Haynes Robinson, one a color version dated 1965, and the other a larger, black-and-white version dated 1971 with different wording and some different illustrations. The posters feature drawings depicting Black Americans participating in leisure activities in an earlier era, including dancing, a fish fry, a parade, and a county fair.

Dates: 1965-1971

David Rock collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5141
Abstract

Drawings by David Rock, some in ink and some in pencil. They include portraits of historical figures, as well as depictions of Oregon places and landscapes, wildlife and livestock, pioneer scenes, and activities.

Dates: 1977-1978

Cleveland Rockwell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2163
Abstract Small collection consisting primarily of pencil and watercolor drawings and sketches made by Cleveland Rockwell (1837-1907), a cartographer and Oregon artist. The bulk of the sketches depict landscape scenes in Oregon, Washington, California, and Alaska, as well as British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. The collection also includes a significant number of watercolor drawings of Pacific Northwest and California wildflowers, some of them made by Cornelia F. Rockwell (née Russell, 1856-1922),...
Dates: 1862-circa 1965; Majority of material found within 1862-1905

Roseburg, Oregon

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5050
Abstract

Engraving from an unidentified book or magazine depicting scenes from 19th-century Roseburg, Oregon, including the McClallen House, W. N. Moore Groceries, H. Stanton General Merchandise, Kare Brothers Dry Goods, and Sheridan Brothers Agricultural Implements. The reverse features portraits of A. Rose, Esq. and S. Hamilton, Esq.

Dates: circa 1852-1899

Mary Ross sketches of Harney County, Or.

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5342
Abstract

Collection includes limited edition prints of ink sketches depicting pioneer buildings from the early years of settlement in Harney County, Oregon. Buildings include the Peter French Round Barn, Peter French Long Barn, the Howser House, and Allison Ranger Station.

Dates: 1978

Ann Haseltine Hill Russell photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1113
Abstract

Thirteen black and white copy prints of photographs related to Ann Haseltine Hill Russell, a marble sculptor and pioneer of Ashland, Oregon, and family members. Photographs include Russell with some of her marble work, and marble bows she sculpted; family members, including her son, James B. Russell, and a Russell family reunion; and the Russell home in Ashland.

Dates: circa 1900-1930

Ashley R. Russell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2851
Abstract Ashley Robert (Bob) Russell (1922-1944) was killed by a German sniper in Normandy, France, July 15, 1944, and had been one of the first to land in France on D-Day. Papers include correspondence, 1944, to his relatives, from France, regarding military life; correspondence, 1940-1941, from the Portland Art Museum regarding enrollment and sale of his artworks; a letter, 1942, from Sgt. Alfred E. Peacock regarding Russell's artwork; and a typescript letter, 1948, to Russell's parents,...
Dates: 1940-1948

Oral history interview with Arlene Schnitzer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11019
Abstract

Oral history interview with Arlene Schnitzer, conducted by Marian W. Kolisch on October 20, 1988. Schnitzer discusses operating the Fountain Gallery of Art in Portland, Oregon, which featured Pacific Northwest artists.

Dates: 1988 October 20

Ella Allen Scott collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5350
Abstract

Collection includes pen and ink drawings done for the book "Horseback Honeymoon," 1907-1908, depicting western scenes and people.

Dates: 1907-1908

John G. Seed collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5330
Abstract

Pen and ink sketches depicting Champoeg, Oregon, and Francis J. Heney. John G. Seed (1883-1918) was a staff artist for the Oregon Journal.

Dates: circa 1903-1918