Stanley H. Witmeyer papers. 1960-1993.

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Stanley H. Witmeyer papers. 1960-1993.

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Materials of the Stanley H. Witmeyer papers consist of biographical information, photographs, writings by and about Stanley Witmeyer, and his professional work. There are School for American Craftsmen historical records which include exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and magazine articles. One box contains materials about the history of the School for American Craftsmen collected by Stanley Witmeyer which includes magazine articles, a copy of "The Arts and Crafts in retrospect in this the 150th anniversary of the RIT" by Harold J. Brennan and Mr. Witmeyer written in 1979; and "50 Years at the School for American Craftsmen" by Andrew Phelan in 1995. Also included in this box is a folder about artist Ralph Avery, magazine articles, and 21 reproductions of his watercolors. Records of the Stanley H. Witmeyer papers relate to Mr. Witmeyer's employment at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as the Director of the School of Art & Design, some historical records related to the RIT School for American Craftsmen, writings about Ralph Avery, and photographs of Stanley Witmeyer. The collection is in need of processing, but does have a box inventory.

3.75 Linear feet 3 cartons

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Brennan, Harold James, 1903-1989

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Harold J. Brennan (1903-1989) was a crafts administrator and educator. From the description of Oral history interview with Harold James Brennan, 1979-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 744432173 Harold J. Brennan, crafts administrator and educator. From the description of Oral history interview with Harold James Brennan, 1979-1982 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81258971 Craftsman and educator. From the description of Haro...

Avery, Ralph Hillyer, 1906-1976

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Witmeyer, Stanley Herbert (American painter, born 1913)

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Stanley Herbert Witmeyer was born in Palmyra, PA in 1913. One of eight children, Witmeyer started playing basketball at a nearby church in the afternoons. After graduating from a technical high school, he attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), then known as the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI), where he earned his art degree. While at RAMI, Witmeyer played on the school's basketball team and served as the team's captain during his senior year. An all-star player,...

School for American Craftsmen

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Phelan, Andrew

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Epithet: cork-cutter, of Dublin British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000243.0x000013 ...