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Jonson Gallery

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-854-BC
Abstract This collection documents the personal and professional life of Arthur Harold Johnson - singer, poet, novelist and curator of the Jonson Gallery on the University of New Mexico campus. Materials include correspondence, unpublished and published writings, photographs, newspaper clippings and music recital programs.
Dates: 1887-1980; Majority of material found within 1930-1970

Save Jonson Gallery Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UNMA-154
Abstract Save Jonson Gallery Collection is comprised of petitions, letters of support, correspondence, related documents, and newspaper clippings regarding the 1998 campaign to preserve Jonson Gallery from new construction threats.
Dates: 1945-1999; Majority of material found within 1997-1999

Tiska Blankenship Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1136-BC
Abstract The collection cotains personal and professional materials related to Tiska Blankenship’s work as curator and director of Jonson Gallery and as an artist. Raymond Jonson, Ed Garman, Paula Hocks, and the Transcendental Paintering Group are prominent themes.
Dates: 1938 - 2023

University of New Mexico Vertical Files

 Collection
Identifier: UNMA-006
Abstract The UNM Vertical Files consist of miscellaneous newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and xeroxes collected randomly over the years about UNM buildings, departments, history, homecoming, presidents, student groups, alumni reminiscences, etc.
Dates: circa 1890-2012; Majority of material found in 1970-2000