Register, James
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James Register lived in Natchitoches from 1963 until his death. Before then, he had traveled through this area for many years. As a writer, artist and art appreciator, he became aquatinted with promoters of art associated with Melrose Plantation. As a guest of Cammie Henry at Melrose Plantation in 1943, Register first met local, primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter. During the 1960s and 1970s, he divided his time between writing, painting and art collecting. Register was also a patron to Clementine Hunter and Billie Stroud. Stroud was another local, primitive-style artist.
From the description of James Register Estate Collection. (Northwestern State University of Louisiana). WorldCat record id: 54100371
James Register lived in Natchitoches from 1963 until his death. Before then, he had traveled through this area for many years. As a writer, artist and art appreciator, he became acquatinted with promoters of art associated with Melrose Plantation. As a guest of Cammie Henry at Melrose Plantation in 1943, Register first met local, primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter. During the 1960s and 1970s, he divided his time between writing, painting and art collecting. Register was also a patron to Clementine Hunter and Billie Stroud. Stroud was another local, primitive-style artist.
From the description of James Register Collection 1960s-1978. (Northwestern State University of Louisiana). WorldCat record id: 54315309
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- Art and literature Southern States History 20th century
- Folk art Louisiana
- Natchez Region (Miss.) History
