Merton D. Simpson papers, 1956-2005.

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Merton D. Simpson papers, 1956-2005.

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Collection, 1956-1994 and 2005, consisting of exhibition notices and catalogues, feature articles, and letters documenting this Charleston, S.C., native's career as an artist. Includes biographical data sheet; video cassette, 1992, documenting interview re Simpson's views on art; copy of agreement, 10 December 1984, between Simpson and the City of Charleston for his execution of a portrait of the late Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins; and letter, 18 March 1978, from artist William Halsey, Charleston, S.C., relaying his pleasure at Simpson's plans to participate in a Spoleto exhibition.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Spoleto Festival U.S.A.

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Gian Carlo Menotti, an Italian-American composer of opera, created several separate, but interrelated organizations which are represented in this archive: (1) The Festival of Two Worlds (Festival dei Due Mondi), was created in 1956 and was first held in Spoleto, Italy, in 1958. Its primary purpose was to provide young Americans with an opportunity to perform in Europe as part of a comprehensive arts festival. The board of the Italian festival is called the Association of the Festiva...

Simpson, Merton D., 1928-....

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African-American painter and art dealer of New York specializing in works by artists of African, Oceanic, and American Indian descent; native of Charleston, S.C. From the description of Merton D. Simpson papers, 1956-2005. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 32829108 ...

Halsey, William, 1915-1999

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William Halsey, b. 1915; d. 1999 Feb. 14, Corrie McCallum, Painters, art educators of Charleston, S.C. From the description of Oral history interview with William Halsey and Corrie McCallum, 1986 Oct. 27 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646395772 William M. Halsey is an American artist (1915-1999) and former member of the Faculty of the College of Charleston (namesake of the Halsey Gallery in the Simons Center for the Arts). Halsey's work is represented in t...

Jenkins, Daniel J., 1863-1937

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