The Edward Weston Archive, 1870-1958.

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The Edward Weston Archive, 1870-1958.

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Papers, 1870 1958, of Edward Weston (1886 1958), photographer. Includes correspondence, daybooks, financial records, a camera, memorabilia, negatives, and documentation of his exhibitions, publications, Guggenheim project, and other photographic activities. Of particular importance are letters from photographers such as Ansel Adams, Charles Sheeler, Brett Weston, Willard Van Dyke, and Tina Modotti. The collection also contains extensive scrapbooks of clippings and ephemera; writings by Weston; project print and negative indexes; and information about the two films on Weston made during his life. Nearly all periods of Weston's life and work are represented in the archive. Little documentation exists, however, regarding his childhood (1886-1906), early years in California (1906-1923), or life after he was stricken with Parkinson's disease (1947-1958). The archive is particularly rich in documentation of his years in Mexico (1923-1926), and years after he returned to California (1927-1940s). It also contains significant examples of Weston's writing. Many of his letters to his sons are included, as are the original pages for his daybooks. These pages, amounting to 1000 in number, range from undated fragments in an immature hand to clearly dated bold ink scrawls. Other forms of primary research materials include order files for Weston's portrait business, insurance files for his camera equipment, receipts for supplies, invoices for the sale of photographs, and clipping files relating to publications and exhibitions.

75 linear ft.

University of Arizona Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8201322

University of Arizona Libraries

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