Esther Fisher Benson papers

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Esther Fisher Benson papers

1958-1965

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Two typed drafts of a lecture given by Esther Fisher Benson at Gallery 303 in New York City, April 8, 1965, on her husband John Howard Benson, a graphic artist, stone carver, and educator of Rhode Island. Also included are an announcement for the lecture and a copy of a clipping about it, March 27, 1965.

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Benson, John Howard, 1901-1956

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Benson was an American artist, calligrapher, sculptor, and designer of incised letters. From the description of Papers for Flags of the Old state house, ca.1942. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612205894 Artist, calligrapher, and sculptor. From the description of John Howard Benson items, 1953-1956. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64054605 Benson was an American artist, calligrapher, sculptor, and designer of incised letters. ...

Benson, Esther Fisher, 1908-

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Esther Fisher Benson was born in Philadelphia and attended Wellesley College. While summering in Newport, Rhode Island, around 1924, she met John Howard Benson, a graphic designer, stone carver, and teacher. Ten years later they were married in the same city and settled down there. Mr. Benson taught at R.I.S.D. in addition to his studio work with gravestones and medals. After his death in 1956, Mrs. Benson lectured on his career. From the description of Esther Fisher Benson papers, 1...