Paul Hollister papers

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Paul Hollister papers

bulk 1947-2004; circa 1883-2004

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The Paul Hollister papers measure 9.4 linear feet and date from circa 1883 to 2004, with the bulk of the papers from 1947-1996. Biographical material and correspondence both personal and professional are included, in addition to project files documenting various writing, teaching and curatorial projects, as well as ongoing working relationships with various institutions. Also included are topical projects that overlapped with specific research interests, containing a considerable amount of research material. Writings by Paul Hollister include manuscript material spanning the breadth of his professional writing career, from his work as a columnist, to his articles on glass, as well as some works of fiction. Also included is a full manuscript of one of Hollister's books on glass paperweights. The published portion of this content is mirrored in the printed material series. The business records of Paul Hollister contain financial information about his household and collections, as well as his family's estate. Also included are records relating to Paul Hollister's art studio and an inventory of his paintings and other works of art in the form of index cards. Select photographs of Hollister's collection of art objects are included, along with images of Paul and Irene Hollister.

9.4 Linear feet

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Hollister, Paul M., 1918-2004

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Author, lecturer, and painter, Paul Hollister (1918-2004) was one of the foremost scholars in 17th to 19th century glass studies, glass paperweights, and contemporary studio art glass. He wrote over 150 articles and half a dozen books on the topic of glass. Born in New York City and raised in Boston, Hollister graduated from Harvard College in 1941 with an undergraduate degree in fine arts. He was a self-taught painter, working mostly in oils, and first exhibited his work in 1947 at a juried sho...