Personal papers, 1973- ; (bulk (1973-1987).

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Personal papers, 1973- ; (bulk (1973-1987).

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This collection contains the personal papers of John L. Heatwole, primarily relevant to his work as an artist. Correspondence includes incoming letters from Leslie Cheek, former director of the Va. Museum of Fine Arts, and other clients; the Dow Agency; and Neiman-Marcus. Also included in the collection are show and lecture pamphlets, sales receipts, exhibition and consignment lists, and articles/other writings by Heatwole (incl. historical documentation on "Tobacco and 'The Planter, '" one of his sculptures). Magazine articles and news clippings about Heatwole as well as photographs, mostly of various woodcarving sculptures, are also included. A series of photographs showing the progression of work on an eagle sculpture, along with posters, sketches, and diary references all give us an interesting glimpse into the thinking/creative process of this artist.

1 Hollinger box and 1 oversize box.

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Cheek, Leslie, 1908-

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Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Va. Died 1992. From the description of Leslie Cheek interview, 1982 June 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185204 Leslie Cheek, Jr. was born in 1908. He was professor of fine arts at the College of William and Mary and director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. He married Mary Tyler Freeman, the daughter of Douglas Southall Freeman. (After Cheek's death she married John Mcclenahan.)In the 1930's, Leslie Cheek and ...

Heatwole, John L., 1948-2006

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Born in Washington D.C., John L. Heatwole (1948-2006) was an artist, woodcarver, tour guide, local historian and folklorist. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working at the Library of Congress, Heatwole moved to Dayton in 1974 with his wife, Miriam. Throughout his lifetime he sat on various committees and boards related to both art and history, and received several awards for his work. He chaired the Rockingham County Bicentennial Committee and in 1991 he was the first Virginian to dis...