Olive Thompson Cowell papers

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Olive Thompson Cowell papers

circa 1940-1982

The scattered papers of art and music patron and educator Olive Thompson Cowell measure 0.5 linear feet and date from circa 1940 to 1982. Found are biographical materials including sound recordings, a photo album and snapshots, and files on artists including Claire Falkenstein, Trude Guermonprez, and Frans and Marguerite Wildenhain.

0.5 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8245341

Archives of American Art

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Cowell, Henry, 1897-1965

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Composed 1916-18. The original ms. had a pencilled-in note saying: "This is the only copy anywhere." See note from Mrs. Cowell 19 Nov. 1959: "The first symphony is a student work, and I hope earnestly for it not to be performed." This is a facsimile of the composer's holograph score, according to Bill Lichtenwanger.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony in B minor / Henry Cowell. 1918. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45207014 Compo...

Falkenstein, Claire, 1908-1997

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b. Coos Bay, Ore., 1908; d. Venice, Calif., Oct. 23, 1997. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 122459083 Falkenstein is known primarily as a glass sculptor. Resident of Venice, California. From the description of Allegory #4 [&] Allegory #5 [graphic] / Claire Falkenstein. 1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220205549 Sculptor; Venice, Calif. From the...

Cowell, Olive Thompson, 1887-1984

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Olive Thompson Cowell was married to Harry Cowell, father of composer Henry Cowell. Lilly (or Lily) Popper was Henry Cowell's colleague in a school of music. From the description of Letters from Olive Cowell to Mrs. Popper, 1936 Sept. 27-1937 Oct. 27. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122456360 From the guide to the Letters from Olive Cowell to Mrs. Popper, 1936 Sept. 27-1937 Oct. 27, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) Art and m...

Wildenhain, Frans, 1905-1980

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Frans Wildenhain (1905-1980) was a potter, painter, sculptor, and art instructor of Pittsford, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Frans Wildenhain, 1979 Apr. 10-July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477536 Potter, art instructor; Pittsford, N.Y. From the description of Frans Wildenhain interviews, 1979 Apr. 10-July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220190989 German born potter Frans Wildenhain (1905-1980) joined the faculty at...

Bridgman, Lilian, 1866-1948

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Architect, writer, and teacher. Born in Kansas in 1866; graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College in 1888. In 1891, enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied under Joseph Le Conte, earning a masters degree in science in 1893. From 1893 to 1912, Bridgman taught physics and chemistry at various high schools and junior colleges in California, and wrote short stories and poetry. Began studying drawing and architecture in 1912 at the University of California, Berkel...

Wildenhain, Marguerite

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Marguerite Wildenhain (1896-1985) was a ceramicist and educator in Guerneville, California. Born Marguerite Friedlaender in Lyon, France, Wildenhain received training in sculpture at the Berlin School of Applied Arts. She later worked as a designer for the Royal Berlin Porcelain Factory, leaving in 1919 to apprentice in pottery at the Bauhaus, under Max Krehan and Gerhard Marcks. After receiving her degree as master-potter, she was employed at the Municipal School for Arts and Crafts in Halle Sa...