Fisher Family Papers pertaining to D.H. and Frieda Lawrence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-353-SC
Scope and Content
The Fisher Family Papers include materials related to the friendship of Alan and Gladys Fisher with D.H. and Frieda Lawrence. Images in the collection include one glossy photograph of Gladys Fisher's sculpture of Gertrude Stein, and a photocopy of an embroidery by the Lawrences called the "Winged Etruscan." It was a gift to the Fishers. In addition, there are newspaper obituaries of both Alan and Gladys Fisher and a newspaper clipping describing the donation of the Stein sculpture and Lawrence embroidery to the Center for Southwest Research. There are two articles about Frieda Lawrence. One is a photocopy from Frieda Lawrence (1973) describing her life in northern New Mexico. The other is a typescript of an article written by Alan Fisher about Frieda Lawrence's experiences in New Mexico. Additional photocopied pages show Gladys Fisher's fox carving that decorated D.H. Lawrence's tomb, and a picture of Gladys Fisher herself.
Note: Information concerning a display of Gladys Fisher's work is in the accession folder for this collection.
Note: Information concerning a display of Gladys Fisher's work is in the accession folder for this collection.
Dates
- 1947-1979
Creator
- Fisher family (Person)
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
Gladys Fisher, sculptor in stone, was born in Loveland, Colorado in 1906. Trained in New York and Paris, Gladys Fisher is known for her works 'Drinking Fawn' and 'Orpheus of the Indian.' Her sculpture of Gertrude Stein is the focus of this collection. Gladys Fisher met D.H. and Frieda Lawrence at a party in Paris; the Lawrences were impressed with Fisher's talent, and Frieda Lawrence later commissioned Gladys Fisher to sculpt a fox for D.H. Lawrence's tomb. Gladys Fisher died in Denver in 1952.
Alan Fisher, noted Denver, Colorado architect, was born in 1905. He was known for his hospital designs and his patronage of local art. Alan Fisher was also interested in New Mexico history and he wrote an article concerning Frieda Lawrence's experiences in northern New Mexico. Alan Fisher died in Denver in 1978
Alan Fisher, noted Denver, Colorado architect, was born in 1905. He was known for his hospital designs and his patronage of local art. Alan Fisher was also interested in New Mexico history and he wrote an article concerning Frieda Lawrence's experiences in northern New Mexico. Alan Fisher died in Denver in 1978
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The Fisher Family Papers consist of documents related to the friendship of Gladys Campbell Fisher and Alan Fisher with D.H. and Frieda Lawrence.
Separated Material
A marble sculpture of Gertrude Stein, carved by Gladys Fisher, an embroidered panel showing a winged Etruscan horse with a man and a woman by D. H. Lawrence and Frieda Lawrence, 1912, and a photo of the only other recorded embroidery worked by D. H. Lawrence, are housed in the D.H. Lawrence Realia collection.
General
Note: Information concerning a display of Gladys Fisher's work is in the accession folder for this collection.
Creator
- Fisher family (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Fisher Family Papers pertaining to D.H. and Frieda Lawrence, 1947-1979
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Tad McIlwraith
- Date
- ©2002
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 353 SC::Fisher Family Papers pertaining to D.H. and Frieda Lawrence)//EN" "nmu1mss353sc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu