Clippings 1930-1959, 1891-1993
File — Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
"Few Artists 'Crash Gate' at Show Here," Pittsburgh Press, September 9, 1931. ELB chosen as one of the five "jury of selection" for the Thirtieth International at Carnegie Institute.
"International American Art Jury Named," Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph., September 9, 1931.
"In the Galleries" Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 25, 1934. Review of ELB's Arizona and New Mexico landscapes at the Grand Central Galleries. Paintings mentioned: "The Lake," "Arizona," "Allegro Maestoso," "Adobe Village, Winter," "Landscape and Indian Camp," "The Lone Fisherman."
"E.L. Blumenschein, n.p., August 30, 1934, newspaper unknown. ELB described as one of Taos' characters; sketch of "Blumey" and "Floppy."
"Widely-Known Artist is Speaker," April 12, 1935, The Dayton Journal. Excerpts from ELB's speech to the Dayton Lawyers Club; descriptions of Mabel Dodge and Couse.
"Last Rites for a Famous Painter," August 13, 1936, newspapers unknown. Description of Ufer's memorial service which ELB attended.
"Friends Pay Tribute to Walter Ufer," August 13, 1936, newspaper unknown. ELB conducted memorial service.
"Two Summer Courses Filled at UNM; Closing Exercises this Weekend," May 5, 1947, Albuquerque Journal. ELB to receive honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts.
"University Awards Honorary Degrees to Distinguished Men," June 8, 1947, Santa Fe New Mexican. ELB receives honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts.
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Awarded Highest Degree" June 1947, Contract Bridge Forum notice. Congratulations on ELB's honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts from UNM. Also mentions that ELB painted many valuable pictures gratis as top score prizes for the Bridge players of New Mexico.
"Blumenschein Painting Arrives From New York" May 26, 1948, Santa Fe New Mexican. Arrival of "Jury for a Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder" from MOMA, NYC. Photo: "Jury for a Trial." ELB paintings mentioned: "The Chief Speaks," "Superstition," "Taos Entertains the Cheyennes," "Arizona Canyon," "The German Tragedian" (1907), "Massacre" (1926), "Homeward Bound" (1941), "New Mexico Peon" (1942), "California Park" (1943), "Enchanted Forest" (1946), "Mojave Desert" (first painted 1933, repainted 1948), "Alas Proud Man" (1947- 48).
"Art in the News," ca. 1948, newspaper unknown. Review by Alfred Morang of ELB's Museum of New Mexico retrospective exhibition (3 copies).
"Blumenschein Exhibition Sets Important Precedent" June 4, 1948, Santa Fe New Mexican. Review written by Theodore Van Soelen. ELB paintings mentioned "The German Tragedian," "Mojave Desert," "The Plasterer" (1921), "Box Cars and Railroad Tracks," "Enchanted Forest," "Superstition," "Jury for a Trial," "Ourselves and Taos Neighbors."
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Exhibition Will Open Today at Art Galleries" December 5, 1948, The Wichita Eagle. Opening announcement of 27 paintings by ELB at the Art Galleries in Wichita. Brief Biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "The Blue Robe." Photo: "Self Portrait."
"Readers' Letters", "About Little Jo" January 21st, 1950, newspaper unknown. Impressions of the opera "Little Jo" written by ELB.
"Humorous Art Exhibit Shows Lots of 'Sabe'" February 23rd, 1952, Santa Fe New Mexican. Review of the "No Savvy Arte" show at the state Art gallery. Photo: "E.L. Blumenschein" self portrait.
"Taos - Famed Art Colony Taos Art Colony Vigorous at Fifty" July 25, 26, 1952, El Crepusculo, Fiesta Edition. History of art colony and list of Taos painters. Photo: ELB.
"City's Intellectual Growth Lags, Says Blumenschein" February, 27, 1952, newspaper unknown. Interview with ELB in which he states Albuquerque's intellectual growth has not caught up with its physical growth. He blames movies, television and lack of good architecture for weakening Albuquerque's fine art standards. Photo: ELB.
"The Blumenscheins A First Family" September 25, 1952, El Crepusculo, (article incomplete). Lengthy biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "My Neighbors" (additional comments on the painting re: Helen).
"Blumenschein Explains " September, 13, 1953, Santa Fe New Mexican. Letter to the Editor by ELB - rebuttal to "Railroad Yard No. 5" having been previously shown in the Art Museum - in fact it was repainted five times (article incomplete). Photos (incomplete): "Self Portrait," "Railroad Yard" (1951?), "Railroad Yard" (1953?).
"Founding Fathers Honored" May 12, 1955, El Crepusculo, The Horse Fly. Article announces the publication and book signing party for Pioneer Artists of Taos by Laura Bickerstaff. Brief review. Photo: The Taos Ten.
Photo, May 19, 1955, El Crepusculo. ELB, MGB, HGB, Phillips and other Taos artists' relatives at autographing party for Pioneer Artists of Taos by Laura Bickerstaff.
"National Arts Group Honors Blumenschein" January 26, 1956, Albuquerque Tribune. ELB received medal-of-honor from National Arts Club for "Indian Sheep Herder" to be placed on display at the National Academy of Design in NY. ELB paintings mentioned: "Jury for the Trial." Photo: ELB.
"About the Arts - Blumenschein in Taos," September 14, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Announcement of retrospective show at the Harwood Foundation of 25 ELB canvases.
"Blumenschein, Artist at Taos, Is Honored" October 8, 1958, newspaper unknown. Announcement of ELB's retrospective show at Harwood.
"E.L. Blumenschein featured in Albuquerque Journal" October 30, 1958, El Crepusculo. Announcement of ELB's retrospective show (from Harwood) opening at Botts Memorial Gallery in Alb. Excerpts from an interview with Albuquerque Journal writer Flo Wilks.
"Taos Pioneer has Retrospective Show" November 23rd, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Opening at Museum of New Mexico Art Galleries of 30 ELB paintings. ELB illustration mentioned: "Love of Life" series. Photo: "Self Portrait."
"Scores of Long-Time Friends of Ernest Blumenschein Greet Taos Artist at Opening of Retrospective Show" November 24, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Description of reception at State Art Gallery.
Photo, November 30, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Reception at State Art Museum: ELB, Annette Wright Bolster and Chihuahua.
"Pioneer Taos Artists Named [New Mexico State] Lecturer" December 6, 1958, Albuquerque Journal. Announcement of ELB's series of art lectures at New Mexico [State].
"New Mexico Artist to Exhibit Here" December 7, 1958, newspaper unknown. Announcement of ELB's series of art lectures and arrival of retrospective exhibition.
"Dance at Taos" December 21st, 1958, The Kansas City Star. Retrospective show to travel to Taos, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. Brief biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "Downtown Albuquerque," "Dance at Taos." Photo: "Dance at Taos."
"Blumenschein Paintings Acclaimed" May 17, 1959, Albuquerque Journal. ELB visited by Mr. Enrique Lafuente, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, Madrid, Spain.
"Blumenschein, Daughter Arrange Joint Exhibition" May 24, 1959, Albuquerque Journal. Announcement of joint exhibition at Stables Gallery.
"About the Arts - Blumenschein" June 7, 1959, Santa Fe New Mexican. ELB claims Stables Gallery exhibition to be his last. ELB paintings mentioned: "Arizona" (no mention of Helen's work).
"International American Art Jury Named," Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph., September 9, 1931.
"In the Galleries" Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 25, 1934. Review of ELB's Arizona and New Mexico landscapes at the Grand Central Galleries. Paintings mentioned: "The Lake," "Arizona," "Allegro Maestoso," "Adobe Village, Winter," "Landscape and Indian Camp," "The Lone Fisherman."
"E.L. Blumenschein, n.p., August 30, 1934, newspaper unknown. ELB described as one of Taos' characters; sketch of "Blumey" and "Floppy."
"Widely-Known Artist is Speaker," April 12, 1935, The Dayton Journal. Excerpts from ELB's speech to the Dayton Lawyers Club; descriptions of Mabel Dodge and Couse.
"Last Rites for a Famous Painter," August 13, 1936, newspapers unknown. Description of Ufer's memorial service which ELB attended.
"Friends Pay Tribute to Walter Ufer," August 13, 1936, newspaper unknown. ELB conducted memorial service.
"Two Summer Courses Filled at UNM; Closing Exercises this Weekend," May 5, 1947, Albuquerque Journal. ELB to receive honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts.
"University Awards Honorary Degrees to Distinguished Men," June 8, 1947, Santa Fe New Mexican. ELB receives honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts.
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Awarded Highest Degree" June 1947, Contract Bridge Forum notice. Congratulations on ELB's honorary degree, Master of Fine Arts from UNM. Also mentions that ELB painted many valuable pictures gratis as top score prizes for the Bridge players of New Mexico.
"Blumenschein Painting Arrives From New York" May 26, 1948, Santa Fe New Mexican. Arrival of "Jury for a Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder" from MOMA, NYC. Photo: "Jury for a Trial." ELB paintings mentioned: "The Chief Speaks," "Superstition," "Taos Entertains the Cheyennes," "Arizona Canyon," "The German Tragedian" (1907), "Massacre" (1926), "Homeward Bound" (1941), "New Mexico Peon" (1942), "California Park" (1943), "Enchanted Forest" (1946), "Mojave Desert" (first painted 1933, repainted 1948), "Alas Proud Man" (1947- 48).
"Art in the News," ca. 1948, newspaper unknown. Review by Alfred Morang of ELB's Museum of New Mexico retrospective exhibition (3 copies).
"Blumenschein Exhibition Sets Important Precedent" June 4, 1948, Santa Fe New Mexican. Review written by Theodore Van Soelen. ELB paintings mentioned "The German Tragedian," "Mojave Desert," "The Plasterer" (1921), "Box Cars and Railroad Tracks," "Enchanted Forest," "Superstition," "Jury for a Trial," "Ourselves and Taos Neighbors."
"Ernest L. Blumenschein Exhibition Will Open Today at Art Galleries" December 5, 1948, The Wichita Eagle. Opening announcement of 27 paintings by ELB at the Art Galleries in Wichita. Brief Biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "The Blue Robe." Photo: "Self Portrait."
"Readers' Letters", "About Little Jo" January 21st, 1950, newspaper unknown. Impressions of the opera "Little Jo" written by ELB.
"Humorous Art Exhibit Shows Lots of 'Sabe'" February 23rd, 1952, Santa Fe New Mexican. Review of the "No Savvy Arte" show at the state Art gallery. Photo: "E.L. Blumenschein" self portrait.
"Taos - Famed Art Colony Taos Art Colony Vigorous at Fifty" July 25, 26, 1952, El Crepusculo, Fiesta Edition. History of art colony and list of Taos painters. Photo: ELB.
"City's Intellectual Growth Lags, Says Blumenschein" February, 27, 1952, newspaper unknown. Interview with ELB in which he states Albuquerque's intellectual growth has not caught up with its physical growth. He blames movies, television and lack of good architecture for weakening Albuquerque's fine art standards. Photo: ELB.
"The Blumenscheins A First Family" September 25, 1952, El Crepusculo, (article incomplete). Lengthy biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "My Neighbors" (additional comments on the painting re: Helen).
"Blumenschein Explains " September, 13, 1953, Santa Fe New Mexican. Letter to the Editor by ELB - rebuttal to "Railroad Yard No. 5" having been previously shown in the Art Museum - in fact it was repainted five times (article incomplete). Photos (incomplete): "Self Portrait," "Railroad Yard" (1951?), "Railroad Yard" (1953?).
"Founding Fathers Honored" May 12, 1955, El Crepusculo, The Horse Fly. Article announces the publication and book signing party for Pioneer Artists of Taos by Laura Bickerstaff. Brief review. Photo: The Taos Ten.
Photo, May 19, 1955, El Crepusculo. ELB, MGB, HGB, Phillips and other Taos artists' relatives at autographing party for Pioneer Artists of Taos by Laura Bickerstaff.
"National Arts Group Honors Blumenschein" January 26, 1956, Albuquerque Tribune. ELB received medal-of-honor from National Arts Club for "Indian Sheep Herder" to be placed on display at the National Academy of Design in NY. ELB paintings mentioned: "Jury for the Trial." Photo: ELB.
"About the Arts - Blumenschein in Taos," September 14, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Announcement of retrospective show at the Harwood Foundation of 25 ELB canvases.
"Blumenschein, Artist at Taos, Is Honored" October 8, 1958, newspaper unknown. Announcement of ELB's retrospective show at Harwood.
"E.L. Blumenschein featured in Albuquerque Journal" October 30, 1958, El Crepusculo. Announcement of ELB's retrospective show (from Harwood) opening at Botts Memorial Gallery in Alb. Excerpts from an interview with Albuquerque Journal writer Flo Wilks.
"Taos Pioneer has Retrospective Show" November 23rd, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Opening at Museum of New Mexico Art Galleries of 30 ELB paintings. ELB illustration mentioned: "Love of Life" series. Photo: "Self Portrait."
"Scores of Long-Time Friends of Ernest Blumenschein Greet Taos Artist at Opening of Retrospective Show" November 24, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Description of reception at State Art Gallery.
Photo, November 30, 1958, Santa Fe New Mexican. Reception at State Art Museum: ELB, Annette Wright Bolster and Chihuahua.
"Pioneer Taos Artists Named [New Mexico State] Lecturer" December 6, 1958, Albuquerque Journal. Announcement of ELB's series of art lectures at New Mexico [State].
"New Mexico Artist to Exhibit Here" December 7, 1958, newspaper unknown. Announcement of ELB's series of art lectures and arrival of retrospective exhibition.
"Dance at Taos" December 21st, 1958, The Kansas City Star. Retrospective show to travel to Taos, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. Brief biography. ELB paintings mentioned: "Downtown Albuquerque," "Dance at Taos." Photo: "Dance at Taos."
"Blumenschein Paintings Acclaimed" May 17, 1959, Albuquerque Journal. ELB visited by Mr. Enrique Lafuente, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, Madrid, Spain.
"Blumenschein, Daughter Arrange Joint Exhibition" May 24, 1959, Albuquerque Journal. Announcement of joint exhibition at Stables Gallery.
"About the Arts - Blumenschein" June 7, 1959, Santa Fe New Mexican. ELB claims Stables Gallery exhibition to be his last. ELB paintings mentioned: "Arizona" (no mention of Helen's work).
Dates
- 1891-1993
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
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