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Archives related to: Poindexter, George, 1900-1975
| title | James Haughey interview, 1993 July 19 (OH 1400) | repository | Montana Historical Society Research Center |
| description | Oral History: Interviewed by Marcia A. Morrow on 19 July 1993 in Billings, Montana Abstract: Topics include his education; his work with George Poindexter collecting modern art; specific artists and their work; his involvement in the Yellowstone Art Center in Billings; the future of the Poindexter Collection of Modern Art, housed in the Montana Historical Society in Helena. |
| extent | 2 tapes (1 hr., 20 min.) Transcript : 29 p. |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://mtscprod.msl.mt.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=AlBWeF9IHR/MT-HIST/95790238/60/1180/X |
| acquisition information | Forms part of: General Montana History Collection |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:55 |
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| title | Anne Eisner Putnam Papers, 1913-1995 (MS Am 2369). | repository | Houghton Library |
| description | The papers include all variety of materials surrounding the life of Anne Eisner Putnam (AEP), some materials concerning the business of Camp Putnam, and notes and data on the Mbuti Pygmies. The materials concerning AEP’s artistic career include: original drawings; lithographs of drawings; watercolors; sketchbooks; loose sketches; slides, photographs and negatives of paintings and watercolors; juvenilia; portrait sketches; and costume studies. Subjects of original drawings are primarily Africa, life of the Pygmies, abstracts, nudes, figures, still life, portraits of Patrick Putnam, among others. There is a fairly complete set of photographs and slides of AEP’s paintings and watercolors. Also includes art exhibition photos of her works taken by photographers Peter A. Juley, Aaron Siskind, and others. The writings series includes AEP’s autograph manuscripts, typescripts and carbons, notebooks, notes, journals, stories, transcriptions of Pygmie legends, drafts and notes for Madami, lecture notes, and drafts for lectures. Topics concern the Mbuti Pygmies and all aspects of life at Camp Putnam such as gardening, African languages, movie ideas, Ituri forest animals and people, weddings, ceremonies, and many others. Other series include: materials concerning the Putnam collection now housed at the American Museum of Natural History; anthropologist Colin Turnbull; Camp Putnam miscellany (including guest registers); financial and banking records of both AEP and Camp Putnam, and biographical miscellany concerning AEP such as clippings, passports, resumes, and other material. Correspondence includes: friends and family (both Eisners and Putnams), banking and financial correspondence, condolence letters to the family on AEP’s death, and some third-party correspondence. The visual materials series, is a combination of all the visual materials from the Anne Eisner Putnam papers and the Patrick Putnam papers (unprocessed as of January 2006). This includes photographs, slides, negatives, prints, printed graphics, picture postcards, and a few manuscript lists concerning groups of images. Subjects of images concern the Putnam family, Eisner family, early lives of both AEP and Patrick Putnam, Patrick Putnam’s early trips to Europe (1924), the Far East (1925-1927), New Mexico (1938), and his African years before he met AEP (beginning 1927). There are extensive photographs of Camp Putnam, the Belgium Congo and other areas of Africa (especially Nigeria), Mbuti Pygmies and other African natives, African collection items, portraits of individuals and groups, African animals, and other topics. Includes photographs by the photographers: Colin M. Turnbull, Herbert Lang, Francis S. Chapman, Aaron Siskind, and others. History notes : Anne Eisner Putnam (1911-1967) was a New York abstract and landscape painter, watercolorist, and collector of African art. She was also one of the founders of the Federation of Modern Painters and Sculptors, and later a writer, her best known book being her account of her experiences in the former Belgian Congo, Madami: My Eight Years of Adventure with the Congo Pygmies . Together with her husband, Patrick Tracy Lowell Putnam (1904-1953), she ran a compound known as Camp Putnam in the Congo (now Congo Democratic Republic). |
| extent | 48 boxes, 4 v. (16.5 linear ft.) |
| formats | Correspondence Works of Art Writings Notes Sketchbooks |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:FHCL.Hough:hou01746 |
| record source | http://hollis.harvard.edu/ |
| finding aid | Electronic finding aid available http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:FHCL.Hough:hou01746 |
| acquisition information | Gift of John McDonald; received: 1985-1986. Some material from this gift (of the Patrick Putnam papers) was moved to the Anne Eisner Putnam papers. Gift of Professor Christie McDonald, Department of Romance Languages and Literature, 201 Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138; received: 1994 Oct. 17. Gift of Professor Christie McDonald; Department of Romance Languages and Literature, 201 Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138; received: 2002 Mar. 7 and 17, 2004 Mar. 24, and 2006 July 21. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:51 |
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| title | Robert F. Morgan interview, 1998 May 27 (OH 1778) | repository | Montana Historical Society Research Center |
| description | Morgan discusses his development as an artist, from his early years working as a window designer for Fligelman's Department Store in the 1940s, to his work for the Montana Historical Society from the 1950s to 1975. He recalls the early development of the Montana Historical Society Museum; working with John Ewers of the Smithsonian; creation of Territory Junction; the acquisition of Big Medicine, including Bob Scriver's taxidermy; the aviation exhibit; the military exhibit; the MacKay Charles M. Russell Art Collection; K. Ross Toole, Robert Archibald and Micheal Kennedy as directors of MHS; the Northwest Rendezvous of Art; the 1971 addition to the museum building; the C.M. Russell bronze competition; acquisition of the Poindexter Art Collection; and his painting career after MHS including a set of mural just completed for the Fort Benton Museum. Note: Interviewed by Brian Shovers in Helena, Mont., on 27 May 1998. Title history note: Forms part of: General Montana History Collection. |
| extent | Sound recordings : 2 tapes (2 hr.) |
| formats | Interview Sound Recording |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://mtscprod.msl.mt.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=AlBWeF9IHR/MT-HIST/95790238/60/1180/X |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Jack Tworkov papers, 1932-1969. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Additional forms: 35mm microfilm reels N70-38 & 62 available for use only at Archives of American Art offices. Correspondence; diary notes and writings; biographical outline; catalogs; clippings; and press releases. REEL N70-38: Diary notes and writings, mostly undated, about his work, art, painting, life, friends, art criticism, etc.; a few letters to Daniel Brustlein, Philip Pavia, and others; a biographical outline; some letters received; catalogs; clippings; and press releases. REEL 62: Lectures; biographical data; art notes; and drafts of letters. Bio / His Notes: Painter; New York, N.Y. ; b. 1900 in Poland; d. 1982. |
| extent | 550 items (on 2 microfilm reels) |
| formats | Microfilm Diaries Writings Notes Clippings |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. Authorization to publish, quote, or reproduce requires written permission from Helen Tworkov or Hermine Ford Moskowitz, (see 583 for addresses). |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1970 & 1971 by Jack Tworkov. Location of Original: Originals returned to Jack Tworkov after microfilming. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Poindexter Collection Files | repository | Montana Historical Society Research Center |
| description | See repository for further details. Information Source: Newby, Rick, Andrea Pappas, Ben Mitchell. "Selected Bibliography" The most difficult journey: the Poindexter collections of American modernist painting Yellowstone Art Museum: Billings, MT, and University of Washington Press: Seattle, WA, 2002. 107-110. |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://mtscprod.msl.mt.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=AlBWeF9IHR/MT-HIST/95790238/60/1180/X |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Poindexter Collection Files | repository | Yellowstone Art Museum |
| description | See repository for further details. |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | Newby, Rick, Andrea Pappas, Ben Mitchell. "Selected Bibliography" The most difficult journey: the Poindexter collections of American modernist painting Yellowstone Art Museum: Billings, MT, and University of Washington Press: Seattle, WA, 2002. 107-110. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Poindexter Family Papers | repository | Beaverhead County Museum and Historical Society |
| description | See repository for further details. |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | Newby, Rick, Andrea Pappas, Ben Mitchell. "Selected Bibliography" The most difficult journey: the Poindexter collections of American modernist painting Yellowstone Art Museum: Billings, MT, and University of Washington Press: Seattle, WA, 2002. 107-110. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Poindexter Gallery Correspondence | repository | Private Collection |
| description | Private collection of Paul Harris, Bolinas, CA. |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | Newby, Rick, Andrea Pappas, Ben Mitchell. "Selected Bibliography" The most difficult journey: the Poindexter collections of American modernist painting Yellowstone Art Museum: Billings, MT, and University of Washington Press: Seattle, WA, 2002. 107-110. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | "Visit with Mr. adn Mrs. George (Everton Gentry) Poindexter, Holter Laboratory, Elena, August, 1973" | repository | Montana Historical Society Research Center |
| description | Baucas, Jean. "Visit with Mr. adn Mrs. George (Everton Gentry) Poindexter, Holter Laboratory, Elena, August, 1973" |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://mtscprod.msl.mt.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=AlBWeF9IHR/MT-HIST/95790238/60/1180/X |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | Nell Blaine papers, 1930-1985. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Biographical material, correspondence, business records, writings, art works, and printed material. Also included are papers of Blaine's friend, Howard Griffin. REEL D311: Correspondence; clippings, exhibition catalogs, and printed materials; two scrapbooks; and photographs of Blaine and her work. Among the photographs are: 8 of Blaine's studio, 1943-1961; 5 of Blaine, one each with E. Astor, Dilys Evans, Olga von Flotow, Margaret Harmsworth, Midi Garth and Denise Levertov; 2 of Larry Rivers, one with Blaine, 1950; 2 of Blaine, one with art collectors Mr.and Mrs. Henry Jason and the New York City ballet dancer, Gayle Young, 1959, the other with Constance Smith, Patricia H. Cooper, Jane Freilicher, Jane Watrous, Milton Klonsky, Albert Kresch. In addition there is a photograph of the dancer Eleanor Goff modeling a costume designed by Blaine, 1946. UNMICROFILMED: Correspondence with friends, dealers, collectors, writers, institutions and others,including Kit Barker, Peggy Guggenheim, Midi Garth, Carolyn Harris, Galway Kinnell, Larry Rivers, John Von Wicht, Beatrice Gazzolo and others; correspondence regarding the publication of Breakthrough by Daisy Aldan and Nell Blaine; a book, Love Aspects, by Howard Griffin, illustrated by Blaine and photographs of Blaine, her studio, Howard Griffin, and friends and relatives. Howard Griffin material includes research material on Joseph Cornell byGriffin, and letters to Griffin from W. H. Auden, Kit Barker, Jean Garrigue, Clarence John Laughlin, Marianne Moore, Frank O'Hara, Mark Tobey, Clifford Wright (over 100), and others. The collection also includes etchings by Alvin Ross. Bio / His Notes: Painter; New York, N.Y., Died 1996. Blaine's early work was abstract, later evolving to figurative. She was a close friend of poet and art writer Howard Griffin, and illustrated a limited edition of his Four Poems. |
| extent | 2.7 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 1 reel) reel D311 |
| formats | Correspondence Business Papers Writings Printed Materials Clippings |
| access | Microfilmed portion must be consulted on microfilm. Use of unmicrofilmed material requires an appointment and is limited to AAA's Washington, D.C. storage facility. |
| record link | http://siris-archives.si.edu |
| record source | Newby, Rick, Andrea Pappas, Ben Mitchell. "Selected Bibliography" The most difficult journey: the Poindexter collections of American modernist painting Yellowstone Art Museum: Billings, MT, and University of Washington Press: Seattle, WA, 2002. 107-110. |
| acquisition information | Scrapbooks on reel D311 lent for micorfilming 1967; remainder donated 1980 and 1985 by Blaine. The Howard Griffin papers included in the collection were received by Blaine as executrix of Griffin's estate. Reproduction: Many of the letters are photocopies. Location of Original: Reel D311 (scrapbooks only): Originals returned to Blaine after microfilming. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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| title | "Montana Historical Society Museum Poindexter Collection Exhibition History" | repository | Montana Historical Society Research Center |
| description | See repository for further details. |
| extent | See repository for further details. |
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| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://mtscprod.msl.mt.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/?ps=AlBWeF9IHR/MT-HIST/95790238/60/1180/X |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:00 |
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