Business Correspondence, 1911-1971
Sub-Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains the records of the Ann Baumann Trust, which was created by Ann Baumann, daughter of New Mexico artist Gustave Baumann, in order to promote Baumann’s artistic legacy and preserve his archival materials. The collection consists primarily of Gustave Baumann’s archival records, including his business and personal correspondence, personal documents, financial records, records of woodcut printing methods, and correspondence and reports related to Baumann’s work with the PWAP. The collection also contains numerous manuscripts written by Baumann on various topics, including his autobiography and other writings about his life and work; essays on his woodcut technique; talks; notes and essays on Southwest history, daily life in Santa Fe, and prominent Santa Fe residents; observations on social and political issues; essays about marionette making and scripts for marionette shows; creative stories and poems; and material related to exhibitions at the Museum of New Mexico. The collection also contains original artwork created by Baumann, including proofs and mock-ups of published and planned art books; proofs of color woodcuts, commercial illustrations, illustrations for books and periodicals, posters, and stationery; drawings and paintings; hand-made holiday cards by Baumann and other notable artists; and artwork given to Baumann by other artists. The collection also contains Baumann’s scrapbooks, audio recordings, and newspaper clippings.
This collection also contains the personal records of Gustave Baumann’s wife Jane Henderson Baumann and their daughter Ann Baumann. These include personal correspondence; personal documents; letters and cards from Gustave Baumann; personal newspaper clippings; audio material; and genealogical material related to Jane Henderson Baumann's family dating from between 1799 and 1889. The collection also contains records of Jane and Ann Baumann's business activities in managing the sale of Baumann’s artwork after his death, including correspondence with various museums and art galleries; financial records; and newspaper clippings and publicity material related to the legacy of Gustave Baumann. In addition, a significant portion of this collection consists of the research files of Gala Chamberlain, who served as trustee of the Ann Baumann Trust following Ann Baumann’s death in 2011. Between 1975 and 2019, Chamberlain conducted extensive research on Baumann and his work in order to publish the catalogue raisonné of his color woodcuts. These research files include documentation of museum collections and exhibitions of Baumann’s work, and contain both original and photocopied correspondence, exhibition catalogs, museum catalog records, notes, newspaper clippings, and research articles. The collection also includes records related to projects undertaken at the direction of Ann Baumann or the Ann Baumann Trust, including facsimile woodcuts printed from Baumann’s original blocks. Any woodcuts printed from Gustave Baumann’s blocks by someone other than Baumann have been noted in the finding aid.
This collection also contains the personal records of Gustave Baumann’s wife Jane Henderson Baumann and their daughter Ann Baumann. These include personal correspondence; personal documents; letters and cards from Gustave Baumann; personal newspaper clippings; audio material; and genealogical material related to Jane Henderson Baumann's family dating from between 1799 and 1889. The collection also contains records of Jane and Ann Baumann's business activities in managing the sale of Baumann’s artwork after his death, including correspondence with various museums and art galleries; financial records; and newspaper clippings and publicity material related to the legacy of Gustave Baumann. In addition, a significant portion of this collection consists of the research files of Gala Chamberlain, who served as trustee of the Ann Baumann Trust following Ann Baumann’s death in 2011. Between 1975 and 2019, Chamberlain conducted extensive research on Baumann and his work in order to publish the catalogue raisonné of his color woodcuts. These research files include documentation of museum collections and exhibitions of Baumann’s work, and contain both original and photocopied correspondence, exhibition catalogs, museum catalog records, notes, newspaper clippings, and research articles. The collection also includes records related to projects undertaken at the direction of Ann Baumann or the Ann Baumann Trust, including facsimile woodcuts printed from Baumann’s original blocks. Any woodcuts printed from Gustave Baumann’s blocks by someone other than Baumann have been noted in the finding aid.
Dates
- 1911-1971
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection predominately in English. Some correspondence in German and French.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.8 Linear Feet
Creator
- From the Series: Baumann, Gustave, 1881-1971 (Person)
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