Howard Finster collection, 1900s.

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Howard Finster collection, 1900s.

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The collection consists of the paper records of Howard Finster, including correspondence, postcards, notebooks and various writings. The collection also contains the art related materials the High Museum did not imagine would be used in exhibits of his art. This includes unfinished works as well as such items as: paper on wood in many different shapes; plate with Gerald Ford on it; painted yellow gourd; 1 container of Minwax; an empty Kodak Camera box; various paint containers; brushes, knives and other art related items.

106 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7560962

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High museum of art Atlanta, Ga.

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Finster, Howard, 1916-2001

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Self-taught visionary artist; Georgia. From the description of Howard Finster papers, 1932-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502741 From the description of Howard Finster illustrated letter and cards, [ca. 1981]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546159 The Reverend Howard Finster emerged from the rural Appalachian culture of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia to become one of America's most important creative personalities in the last quarter of the twen...