Scrapbook, 1891-1993
File — Box: 4
Scope and Contents
PAGE 1: "January 1936, Ernest Leonard Blumenschein, Painter, Taos, New Mexico, Family Descent Taken From Lutheran Church Records By Robert Blumenschein of Bautzen, Saxony, Germany, 1935, Records in the Odenwald Towns Reichelsheim to Brensbach, Date From 30 Years War to 1849. Also a letter from Pastor at Fränkisch Crumbach with some of the above material."
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PAGE 3: "Also Photographs and Reproductions of His Work As Painter and Illustrator." Photo of ELB.
PAGE 4: Newspaper clipping (n.p., n.d.): "Tennis Keeps Blumenschein in Condition to Paint Pictures." ELB states he paints better after playing tennis; he was introduced to the game in Paris.
Note by ELB: "Complete genealogy of our family is in safe deposit box at First State Bank in Taos, NM (in care of my daughter, Helen G. Blumenschein)
Note by HGB: "given to Walter Rowe, nephew of ELB in 1962 in Essex, Conn.
PAGE 5: "Folowing is a copy from original in German." (Blumenschein genealogy written in German).
PAGE 6: A Group of Paintings by Taos Artists, 1898-1948 in honor of the Taos Art Group's Golden Anniversary, presented by Albuquerque High School, Albuquerque, NM.
PAGE 7: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 8: Sippenblätter: Blumenschein (genealogy)
PAGE 9: Blumenschein genealogy
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PAGE 11: Blumenschein genealogy
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PAGE 13: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 14: Albuquerque Tribune, "In and Out of Town," n.d. Clipping outlines histoty of relationship between ELB and booth TArkington and painting "The German Tragedy."
PAGE 15: Blumenschein genealogy
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PAGE 17: Letter to ELB, 2 October 1930 (in German), relating to genealogy.
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Loose items: a)photo of Deacon Chapin statue
b)empty envelope marked "Chapin Genealogy concerning my mother Leonora"
c)Letter from Walter r. Gale, Baltimore Museum of Art, to ELB, 3 March 1927, regarding seven paintings and information on slides and lectures. Reverse side contains Chapin genealogy notes.
d)Notes from an interview with Geo Erskine, an old family friend
e)Letter from Gilbert Chapin, President of the Chapin Family Association, 22 April 1927
f)Advertisemnt "The Chapin Book"
g)Life membership to the Chapin Family Association, receipt, 7 January 1928
h)Blumenschein genealogy notes
PAGE 19: Letter to ELB, 28 October 1935 (in German) relating to family genealogy
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PAGE 21: Copy of portrait sketch with coat of arms, annotated with "not our branch"
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PAGE 23: Sketch of coat of arms
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PAGE 25: Sketch of coat of arms
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Loose item: letter from Robert Blumenschein to ELB (in German), 8 September 1933
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PAGE 29 "Biographies of Competion Winners and Appointees," [from Bulletin of Treasury Department, Art Projects, Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Director, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., No. 14, July 1937-January 1938]
PAGE 30: "Venice Biennial," publication unknown, 1938, lists ELB as painter. "Americans in Paris," publication unknown, 1938, lists ELB as representative of 1938 American" in an exhibition at jeu de Paume Museum in Paris, France.
Loose items:
a)"New Mexico Painters, New Artists League;" clipping from unknown newspaper, n.d. Organization of New Mexico Painters, membership listed and includes F.G. Applegate, J.G. Bakos, Gustave Baumann, ELB, William P. Henderson, Victor Higgins, B.J.O. Nordfeldt, and Walter Ufer.
b)"Italy's King Likes Our Art in Venice," clipping from unknown publication, n.d., describes the 14th Venetian Biennial International Exhibition of Art. ELB's "Superstition" mentioned.
PAGE 31: New York Times article, no title, 30 October 1938, mentions new acquisitions at the Museum of Modern Art featuring a photo of "Jury for a Trial...." Caption reads "...bought by the Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Purchase Fund."
PAGE 32: Empty envelope
Loose item: Letter from Helen L. Card, Springfield, VT, to ELB, referring to a list of ELB illustrations.
PAGE 33: Hand-painted Testimonial, Blumenschein genealogy, 1934
PAGE 34: "Tennis Friends Remember Blumy," from unknown Albuquerque newspaper, n.d., listing a circle of tennis friends who wished ELB well during his recovery from surgery in Los Angeles, CA.
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Loose item: Program "The United Staes lawn Tennis Association Tennis Champions, August 31st - September 8th 1946." ELB is listed under Executive Committee.
PAGE 36: Albuquerque Tribune, 25 February 1950, clipping shows ELB painting a railroad scene.
PAGE 37: blank
Loose items:
a)calling card of Andre Castaigne, 30 June 1905, Paris, France, with wedding felicitations to ELB.
b)"30 Paintings by Ernest L. Blumenschein" at Grand Central Art Galleries, 17-19 February 1927, Invitation.
PAGE 38: Albuquerque Tribune n.d., review by Irene Fisher of ELB and MGB exhit at La Quinta Gallery.
Loose items:
a)Catalog from Grand Central Art Galleries, New York, NY, for ELB exhit, 17-19 February 1927. Listing of 33 paintings, 13 small oils, and 9 jewelry pieces.
c)Photo of "Box Cars and Railroad Tracks," 1943 ("nice grey color").
PAGE 39: "Retrospective Exhibition of the Lifework of Ernest L. Blumenschein, May 30 - June 30, 1948, Art Gallery, Museum of New Mexico, santa Fe," catalog.
PAGE 40: Empty envelope marked "on Retrospective 1948"
Loose items: a)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Blumenschein Exhibition Sets Important Precedent"
b)"Art in the News" from unknown newspaper, n.d., reviews ELB retrospective exhibition by Alfred Morang
c)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Blumenschein Painting Arrives from New York," with photo of "Jury for a Trial."
d)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Women's Board to Hold Blumenschein Reception" with reception details.
e)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Mr. Citizen" (column), "Blumenschein Program is Highly Commended."
f)"Capacity Crowd Attend Blumenschein Exhibition" from unknown newspaper, 1 June 1948, with details of opening events.
g)Santa Fe News clipping "Ernest Blumenschein Honored at State Museum Exhibition" lists paintings, guests at opening reception and histories of some of the paintings.
h)Albuquerque Journal" clipping, 21 May 1948, "E.L. Blumenschein to be Honored by School of American Research" notes that ELB was made an "Honorary Fellow in Art" with photo.
i)Santa Fe New Mexican" clipping, "Retrospective Exhibition Planned for Blumenschein," 21 May 1948, announces 65 of his works.
j)"Program at Santa Fe to Honor Blumenschein" from unknown newspaper, n.d., is an announcement of his retrospective exhibition.
k)Itinerary of "Special Interests" for the members of the Laurence Lee club while visiting Santa Fe. Listed first is ELB Retrospective Exhibition (typed on La Fonda letterhead).
l)Photo of ELB and Virgil Blumenschein, Taos, 1951
PAGE 41: Letter from Dr. Anderson, Department of History, Museum of New Mexico, to J. Ortega, editor, 16 May 1949, regarding the return of "cuts" for ELB paintins used in quarterly publication.
PAGE 42: blank
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Loose item: Letter from ELB to Reginald Fisher, 11 June 1950, asking to exchange "Indian Dancer" for "Self Portrait." ELB felt "Indian Dancer" was an inferior piece. Margin note is that exchange was not done.
PAGE 44: blank
Loose item: Photo of Taos artists.
PAGE 45: Photo of ELB and five Taos artists and photo of Taos baseball team including ELB and HGB.
PAGE 46: "An Exhibition of Paintings" catalog, Museum of New Mexico, 27 items listed.
Loose item: "'Taos' Centuries-old Indian Spanish village in New mexico has been immortalized by painters during six decades" from unknown publication, n.d.
PAGE 47: Photo of ELB and MGB painting together in New York. Images was printed in a New York newspaper, ca. 1913 or 1914.
PAGE 48: Clipping from New York Times Magazine, 5 April 1925, p. 14. Photo caption "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" announces ELB as second place Altman Prize winner in national Academy of Design exhibition.
PAGE 49: "Metropolitan Buys a Blumy" from unknown newspaper, n.d. "Taos Valley" purchased.
PAGE 50: Empty envelope
Loose items: a)"Santa Fe Show by Blumenschein to Come Here," The Daily current - Argus, Carlsbad, NM, 25 May 1948, announces ELB retrospective show; includes photo.
b)"Blumenschein to have Exhibition of Art, Sunday" from unknown newspaper, 27 May 1948.
c)"City Needs Great Leades Who have Big Dreams - Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 25 February 1950. Interview by Ann Conger in which ELB expresses his opinions regarding art education and children; concerns of artists; and "Modern Art;" includes photo of railroad scene.
d)"Founding Fathers Honored," El Crepusculo - The Horse Fly. Elebration for ELB and Phillips and review of Pioneer Artists of Taos, including a photo of ELB and Phillips.
e)Diploma envelope for "Honorary Masters of Fine Art."
PAGE 51: blank
Loose items: a)Photo clipping "The Chief Goes Through,... on its way to the Sharp Collection in Texas."
b)"Land of the Little People," Saturday Evening Post, 7 April 1923. [First PAGE/bulk of article missing]
c)"National Arts Group Honors Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 26 January 1956, mentions the Medal of Honor award to ELB by the national Arts club for his painting "Indian Sheep Herder."
The Standard Star, 5 July 1945, shows death notices for Florence Rowe.
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Loose item: "Ernest Blumenschein to be Honored," El Crespusculo, 18 September 1958, is an announcement of 25 paintings to be exhibited at Harwood. Photo displays ELB in his studio with "Meeting Called at the Railroad Yard" (1957), "Arizona" (1936), and "The City" (1932).
PAGE 56-59: blank
PAGE 60: "Blumenschein, Sharp, Rolshoven, Higgings, Couse, Phillips, Et Als - Exhibit Remarkable Paintings [note: Blumenschein misspelled in heading]. Review of show at the Museum of New Mexico. ELB's paintings "The Orator (formerly "The Peacemaker"), "Three Women on the road to Taos," and "Homeward Bound" mentioned
Loose items: a)clipping from unknown newspaper, n.d., shows sketch of young ELB; caption reads "Mr. Ernest L. Blumenschein talented Dayton artist returns home with high honors from abroad." (Blumenschein misspelled).
b)Dayton Daily News, 12 May 1899, announces a Blumenschein exhibit including 36 paintings and 60 drawings. Elb works mentioned are "A Suspicious Sound" and "Danger Ahead."
c)Taos Briefs column, 2 June 1948, announces opening of ELB Retrospective Show.
d)"Hometown U.S.A.: Taos Mixes Art and Credit for Livelihood with Lift," Wall Street Journal, Pacific Coast Edition, 27 July 1956, is a lenghty account of the Taos summer art scene, its galleries, and diverse opinions.
e)"Blumenschein Retrospective Show Opens Nov. 2 at Botts," Albuquerque Journal, 26 October 1958, is a Blumenschein biography.
PAGE 61: "20th Century Painters," exhibition program from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 June 1950. Program lists ELB's painting "Taos Valley" (1933).
PAGE 62: blank
PAGE 63: "City's Intellectual Growth Lags, Says Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 27 February 1952, states that Albquerque is lacking in higher forms of art, includes a photo of ELB.
PAGE 64-73: blank
PAGE 74: blank
Loose item: "Blumenschein Tells About N.Y. Museum Paintings," El Crepusulo, 2 December 1954, reacts to the "Moderns."
PAGE 75: "60 Years," The Horse Fly, 18 September 1958, announces Blumenschein's retrospective exhibition at the Harwood, includes photo of ELB sitting next to broken wheel and wagon.
PAGE 76-78: blank
PAGE 79: blank
Loose items: a)"Taos as an Art Colony, No Longer is a Simple Life," from unknown newspaper, n.d., discusses realists vs. abstractionists.
b)"Blumenschein, Taos Artist, Dies Here at 87," Albuquerque Journal, 7 June 1960, gives a brief biography.
c)Letter from Gracie Ann Morris to ELB, 10 August 1956.
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PAGE 84: blank
Loose item: "American Art Club Minstrels," 10 April 1896, lists ELB as "Miss Newgirl, a new widow."
PAGE 85: blank
Loose items: a)Photo of Blumenschein painting "Railroad Yards," (black and white reproduction).
b)Catalog from the Museum of New Mexico, 1948 Blumenschein Retrospective Exhibition.
PAGE 86-90: blank
PAGE 91: blank
Loose item: Incomplete letter from Albert Peterson, Albuquerque Elk's Club Lodge, to ELB, with typed note in margin from Roy Stamm regarding ELB's application for membership. Sketch on reverse side.
PAGE 92: blank
PAGE 93: "Emphatic Artist," Albuquerque Journal, 4 June 1951, reproduces ELB's remarks at an opening held at Botts Memorial Gallery, including a photo of ELB.
PAGE 94: blank
PAGE 95: blank
Loose items: a)"La Hacienda Gallery of the New mexico Art League," pamphlet, including photo of Blumenschein painting "Jury of a Trial...."
b)"39th Annual Exhibition for New Mexico Artists," program cover, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, 10 August - 15 September 1952 shows ELB painting "Downtown Albuquerque" (1952)
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PAGE 123: blank
Loose item: Dinner invitation, 10 February 1932, to the Salmagundi Club to honor ELB for winning the Samuel T. Shaw Prize.
PAGE 124-134: blank
PAGE 135: blank
Loose item: Exhibition Catalog for 1948 Blumenschein Retrospective Show, includes location list of pictures.
PAGE 136-140: blank
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Loose item: "Blumenschein Reception fills Harwood Gallery," El Crepusculo, 25 September 1958, lists those who attended, including one photo of ELB and one photo of "The Artist in His Environment" by Howard Cook.
PAGE 142-162: blank
PAGE 163: blank
Loose item: Photo of ELB playing bridge in Colorado Springs from unknown newspaper, n.d..
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Loose item: Reproduction of Blumenschein painting, signed in lower left corner, 1911.
PAGE 166-167: blank
PAGE 168: blank
Loose item: Brown paper cut.
PAGE 169-172: blank
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Loose item: "Chicago Symphony Orchestra," program, 19th-20th October 1933, with various sketches and notes by ELB.
PAGE 174-181: blank
PAGE 182: "The Paintings of Tomorrow As Seen 35 Years Ago" El Crepusulo, 6 July 1950, shows ELB's views on transitions in the art world.
PAGE 183-185: blank
PAGE 186: blank
Loose items: a)Photo in the The Dayton Daily News, 14 March 1954, shows Dayton's championship football team of 1891, with ELB in front row holding the football.
b)El Palacio, March 1946, front cover showing ELB painting "Superstition."
c)Photo of ELB, n.d.
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PAGE 188: El Palacio, n.d. article with photo and incomplete biography of ELB.
PAGE 189: Photo of W.L. Blumenschein (ELB's father)
PAGE 190: Press notices
PAGE Backcover (inside): blank
Loose item: "University of New Mexico, 55th Commencement Program," 7 June 1947, lists ELB with Honorary Degree, Masters of Fine Arts.
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PAGE 3: "Also Photographs and Reproductions of His Work As Painter and Illustrator." Photo of ELB.
PAGE 4: Newspaper clipping (n.p., n.d.): "Tennis Keeps Blumenschein in Condition to Paint Pictures." ELB states he paints better after playing tennis; he was introduced to the game in Paris.
Note by ELB: "Complete genealogy of our family is in safe deposit box at First State Bank in Taos, NM (in care of my daughter, Helen G. Blumenschein)
Note by HGB: "given to Walter Rowe, nephew of ELB in 1962 in Essex, Conn.
PAGE 5: "Folowing is a copy from original in German." (Blumenschein genealogy written in German).
PAGE 6: A Group of Paintings by Taos Artists, 1898-1948 in honor of the Taos Art Group's Golden Anniversary, presented by Albuquerque High School, Albuquerque, NM.
PAGE 7: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 8: Sippenblätter: Blumenschein (genealogy)
PAGE 9: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 10: blank
PAGE 11: Blumenschein genealogy
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PAGE 13: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 14: Albuquerque Tribune, "In and Out of Town," n.d. Clipping outlines histoty of relationship between ELB and booth TArkington and painting "The German Tragedy."
PAGE 15: Blumenschein genealogy
PAGE 16: blank
PAGE 17: Letter to ELB, 2 October 1930 (in German), relating to genealogy.
PAGE 18: blank
Loose items: a)photo of Deacon Chapin statue
b)empty envelope marked "Chapin Genealogy concerning my mother Leonora"
c)Letter from Walter r. Gale, Baltimore Museum of Art, to ELB, 3 March 1927, regarding seven paintings and information on slides and lectures. Reverse side contains Chapin genealogy notes.
d)Notes from an interview with Geo Erskine, an old family friend
e)Letter from Gilbert Chapin, President of the Chapin Family Association, 22 April 1927
f)Advertisemnt "The Chapin Book"
g)Life membership to the Chapin Family Association, receipt, 7 January 1928
h)Blumenschein genealogy notes
PAGE 19: Letter to ELB, 28 October 1935 (in German) relating to family genealogy
PAGE 20: blank
PAGE 21: Copy of portrait sketch with coat of arms, annotated with "not our branch"
PAGE 22: blank
PAGE 23: Sketch of coat of arms
PAGE 24: blank
PAGE 25: Sketch of coat of arms
PAGE 26: blank
PAGE 27: blank
Loose item: letter from Robert Blumenschein to ELB (in German), 8 September 1933
PAGE 28: blank
PAGE 29 "Biographies of Competion Winners and Appointees," [from Bulletin of Treasury Department, Art Projects, Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Director, Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., No. 14, July 1937-January 1938]
PAGE 30: "Venice Biennial," publication unknown, 1938, lists ELB as painter. "Americans in Paris," publication unknown, 1938, lists ELB as representative of 1938 American" in an exhibition at jeu de Paume Museum in Paris, France.
Loose items:
a)"New Mexico Painters, New Artists League;" clipping from unknown newspaper, n.d. Organization of New Mexico Painters, membership listed and includes F.G. Applegate, J.G. Bakos, Gustave Baumann, ELB, William P. Henderson, Victor Higgins, B.J.O. Nordfeldt, and Walter Ufer.
b)"Italy's King Likes Our Art in Venice," clipping from unknown publication, n.d., describes the 14th Venetian Biennial International Exhibition of Art. ELB's "Superstition" mentioned.
PAGE 31: New York Times article, no title, 30 October 1938, mentions new acquisitions at the Museum of Modern Art featuring a photo of "Jury for a Trial...." Caption reads "...bought by the Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Purchase Fund."
PAGE 32: Empty envelope
Loose item: Letter from Helen L. Card, Springfield, VT, to ELB, referring to a list of ELB illustrations.
PAGE 33: Hand-painted Testimonial, Blumenschein genealogy, 1934
PAGE 34: "Tennis Friends Remember Blumy," from unknown Albuquerque newspaper, n.d., listing a circle of tennis friends who wished ELB well during his recovery from surgery in Los Angeles, CA.
PAGE 35: blank
Loose item: Program "The United Staes lawn Tennis Association Tennis Champions, August 31st - September 8th 1946." ELB is listed under Executive Committee.
PAGE 36: Albuquerque Tribune, 25 February 1950, clipping shows ELB painting a railroad scene.
PAGE 37: blank
Loose items:
a)calling card of Andre Castaigne, 30 June 1905, Paris, France, with wedding felicitations to ELB.
b)"30 Paintings by Ernest L. Blumenschein" at Grand Central Art Galleries, 17-19 February 1927, Invitation.
PAGE 38: Albuquerque Tribune n.d., review by Irene Fisher of ELB and MGB exhit at La Quinta Gallery.
Loose items:
a)Catalog from Grand Central Art Galleries, New York, NY, for ELB exhit, 17-19 February 1927. Listing of 33 paintings, 13 small oils, and 9 jewelry pieces.
c)Photo of "Box Cars and Railroad Tracks," 1943 ("nice grey color").
PAGE 39: "Retrospective Exhibition of the Lifework of Ernest L. Blumenschein, May 30 - June 30, 1948, Art Gallery, Museum of New Mexico, santa Fe," catalog.
PAGE 40: Empty envelope marked "on Retrospective 1948"
Loose items: a)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Blumenschein Exhibition Sets Important Precedent"
b)"Art in the News" from unknown newspaper, n.d., reviews ELB retrospective exhibition by Alfred Morang
c)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Blumenschein Painting Arrives from New York," with photo of "Jury for a Trial."
d)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Women's Board to Hold Blumenschein Reception" with reception details.
e)Santa Fe New Mexican clipping "Mr. Citizen" (column), "Blumenschein Program is Highly Commended."
f)"Capacity Crowd Attend Blumenschein Exhibition" from unknown newspaper, 1 June 1948, with details of opening events.
g)Santa Fe News clipping "Ernest Blumenschein Honored at State Museum Exhibition" lists paintings, guests at opening reception and histories of some of the paintings.
h)Albuquerque Journal" clipping, 21 May 1948, "E.L. Blumenschein to be Honored by School of American Research" notes that ELB was made an "Honorary Fellow in Art" with photo.
i)Santa Fe New Mexican" clipping, "Retrospective Exhibition Planned for Blumenschein," 21 May 1948, announces 65 of his works.
j)"Program at Santa Fe to Honor Blumenschein" from unknown newspaper, n.d., is an announcement of his retrospective exhibition.
k)Itinerary of "Special Interests" for the members of the Laurence Lee club while visiting Santa Fe. Listed first is ELB Retrospective Exhibition (typed on La Fonda letterhead).
l)Photo of ELB and Virgil Blumenschein, Taos, 1951
PAGE 41: Letter from Dr. Anderson, Department of History, Museum of New Mexico, to J. Ortega, editor, 16 May 1949, regarding the return of "cuts" for ELB paintins used in quarterly publication.
PAGE 42: blank
PAGE 43: blank
Loose item: Letter from ELB to Reginald Fisher, 11 June 1950, asking to exchange "Indian Dancer" for "Self Portrait." ELB felt "Indian Dancer" was an inferior piece. Margin note is that exchange was not done.
PAGE 44: blank
Loose item: Photo of Taos artists.
PAGE 45: Photo of ELB and five Taos artists and photo of Taos baseball team including ELB and HGB.
PAGE 46: "An Exhibition of Paintings" catalog, Museum of New Mexico, 27 items listed.
Loose item: "'Taos' Centuries-old Indian Spanish village in New mexico has been immortalized by painters during six decades" from unknown publication, n.d.
PAGE 47: Photo of ELB and MGB painting together in New York. Images was printed in a New York newspaper, ca. 1913 or 1914.
PAGE 48: Clipping from New York Times Magazine, 5 April 1925, p. 14. Photo caption "Sangre de Cristo Mountains" announces ELB as second place Altman Prize winner in national Academy of Design exhibition.
PAGE 49: "Metropolitan Buys a Blumy" from unknown newspaper, n.d. "Taos Valley" purchased.
PAGE 50: Empty envelope
Loose items: a)"Santa Fe Show by Blumenschein to Come Here," The Daily current - Argus, Carlsbad, NM, 25 May 1948, announces ELB retrospective show; includes photo.
b)"Blumenschein to have Exhibition of Art, Sunday" from unknown newspaper, 27 May 1948.
c)"City Needs Great Leades Who have Big Dreams - Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 25 February 1950. Interview by Ann Conger in which ELB expresses his opinions regarding art education and children; concerns of artists; and "Modern Art;" includes photo of railroad scene.
d)"Founding Fathers Honored," El Crepusculo - The Horse Fly. Elebration for ELB and Phillips and review of Pioneer Artists of Taos, including a photo of ELB and Phillips.
e)Diploma envelope for "Honorary Masters of Fine Art."
PAGE 51: blank
Loose items: a)Photo clipping "The Chief Goes Through,... on its way to the Sharp Collection in Texas."
b)"Land of the Little People," Saturday Evening Post, 7 April 1923. [First PAGE/bulk of article missing]
c)"National Arts Group Honors Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 26 January 1956, mentions the Medal of Honor award to ELB by the national Arts club for his painting "Indian Sheep Herder."
The Standard Star, 5 July 1945, shows death notices for Florence Rowe.
PAGE 52-54: blank
PAGE 55: blank
Loose item: "Ernest Blumenschein to be Honored," El Crespusculo, 18 September 1958, is an announcement of 25 paintings to be exhibited at Harwood. Photo displays ELB in his studio with "Meeting Called at the Railroad Yard" (1957), "Arizona" (1936), and "The City" (1932).
PAGE 56-59: blank
PAGE 60: "Blumenschein, Sharp, Rolshoven, Higgings, Couse, Phillips, Et Als - Exhibit Remarkable Paintings [note: Blumenschein misspelled in heading]. Review of show at the Museum of New Mexico. ELB's paintings "The Orator (formerly "The Peacemaker"), "Three Women on the road to Taos," and "Homeward Bound" mentioned
Loose items: a)clipping from unknown newspaper, n.d., shows sketch of young ELB; caption reads "Mr. Ernest L. Blumenschein talented Dayton artist returns home with high honors from abroad." (Blumenschein misspelled).
b)Dayton Daily News, 12 May 1899, announces a Blumenschein exhibit including 36 paintings and 60 drawings. Elb works mentioned are "A Suspicious Sound" and "Danger Ahead."
c)Taos Briefs column, 2 June 1948, announces opening of ELB Retrospective Show.
d)"Hometown U.S.A.: Taos Mixes Art and Credit for Livelihood with Lift," Wall Street Journal, Pacific Coast Edition, 27 July 1956, is a lenghty account of the Taos summer art scene, its galleries, and diverse opinions.
e)"Blumenschein Retrospective Show Opens Nov. 2 at Botts," Albuquerque Journal, 26 October 1958, is a Blumenschein biography.
PAGE 61: "20th Century Painters," exhibition program from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 June 1950. Program lists ELB's painting "Taos Valley" (1933).
PAGE 62: blank
PAGE 63: "City's Intellectual Growth Lags, Says Blumenschein," Albuquerque Tribune, 27 February 1952, states that Albquerque is lacking in higher forms of art, includes a photo of ELB.
PAGE 64-73: blank
PAGE 74: blank
Loose item: "Blumenschein Tells About N.Y. Museum Paintings," El Crepusulo, 2 December 1954, reacts to the "Moderns."
PAGE 75: "60 Years," The Horse Fly, 18 September 1958, announces Blumenschein's retrospective exhibition at the Harwood, includes photo of ELB sitting next to broken wheel and wagon.
PAGE 76-78: blank
PAGE 79: blank
Loose items: a)"Taos as an Art Colony, No Longer is a Simple Life," from unknown newspaper, n.d., discusses realists vs. abstractionists.
b)"Blumenschein, Taos Artist, Dies Here at 87," Albuquerque Journal, 7 June 1960, gives a brief biography.
c)Letter from Gracie Ann Morris to ELB, 10 August 1956.
PAGE 80-83: blank
PAGE 84: blank
Loose item: "American Art Club Minstrels," 10 April 1896, lists ELB as "Miss Newgirl, a new widow."
PAGE 85: blank
Loose items: a)Photo of Blumenschein painting "Railroad Yards," (black and white reproduction).
b)Catalog from the Museum of New Mexico, 1948 Blumenschein Retrospective Exhibition.
PAGE 86-90: blank
PAGE 91: blank
Loose item: Incomplete letter from Albert Peterson, Albuquerque Elk's Club Lodge, to ELB, with typed note in margin from Roy Stamm regarding ELB's application for membership. Sketch on reverse side.
PAGE 92: blank
PAGE 93: "Emphatic Artist," Albuquerque Journal, 4 June 1951, reproduces ELB's remarks at an opening held at Botts Memorial Gallery, including a photo of ELB.
PAGE 94: blank
PAGE 95: blank
Loose items: a)"La Hacienda Gallery of the New mexico Art League," pamphlet, including photo of Blumenschein painting "Jury of a Trial...."
b)"39th Annual Exhibition for New Mexico Artists," program cover, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, 10 August - 15 September 1952 shows ELB painting "Downtown Albuquerque" (1952)
PAGE 96-122: blank
PAGE 123: blank
Loose item: Dinner invitation, 10 February 1932, to the Salmagundi Club to honor ELB for winning the Samuel T. Shaw Prize.
PAGE 124-134: blank
PAGE 135: blank
Loose item: Exhibition Catalog for 1948 Blumenschein Retrospective Show, includes location list of pictures.
PAGE 136-140: blank
PAGE 141: blank
Loose item: "Blumenschein Reception fills Harwood Gallery," El Crepusculo, 25 September 1958, lists those who attended, including one photo of ELB and one photo of "The Artist in His Environment" by Howard Cook.
PAGE 142-162: blank
PAGE 163: blank
Loose item: Photo of ELB playing bridge in Colorado Springs from unknown newspaper, n.d..
PAGE 164: blank
PAGE 165: blank
Loose item: Reproduction of Blumenschein painting, signed in lower left corner, 1911.
PAGE 166-167: blank
PAGE 168: blank
Loose item: Brown paper cut.
PAGE 169-172: blank
PAGE 173: blank
Loose item: "Chicago Symphony Orchestra," program, 19th-20th October 1933, with various sketches and notes by ELB.
PAGE 174-181: blank
PAGE 182: "The Paintings of Tomorrow As Seen 35 Years Ago" El Crepusulo, 6 July 1950, shows ELB's views on transitions in the art world.
PAGE 183-185: blank
PAGE 186: blank
Loose items: a)Photo in the The Dayton Daily News, 14 March 1954, shows Dayton's championship football team of 1891, with ELB in front row holding the football.
b)El Palacio, March 1946, front cover showing ELB painting "Superstition."
c)Photo of ELB, n.d.
PAGE 187: blank
PAGE 188: El Palacio, n.d. article with photo and incomplete biography of ELB.
PAGE 189: Photo of W.L. Blumenschein (ELB's father)
PAGE 190: Press notices
PAGE Backcover (inside): blank
Loose item: "University of New Mexico, 55th Commencement Program," 7 June 1947, lists ELB with Honorary Degree, Masters of Fine Arts.
Dates
- 1891-1993
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
Physical Description
13x10¼ inches; greenish tan in color with gold floral design; three horizontal binding strips with white string leather in diamond/line pattern. Inside cover inscription reads "To my dear boy and Sweetheart with a heart ful... truncated
General
The following is a page by page index of the scrapbook items. Loose items were documented and indexed according to placement in the scrapbook, then put in plastic sleeves in a separate folder. Index page numbers do not correspond with ELB's numbering system.
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us