Colorado History Woodcuts Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2017-006
Scope and Content
This collection includes five mono- and multi-color woodcuts from a larger set on Colorado history. Prints are from multi-panel or single scene wood blocks in both vertical and horizontal orientation. All measure 12x16 (or 16x12) inches. Four woodcuts are from the Growth of Civilization series and present Sioux buffalo dances and hunting, and activities of “Nomadic Indian Tribes” such as tipi construction, travel with dogs and travois, and war. The final print is from the Colorful Periods of Colorado History set and depicts a trapper and his Indian bride. Date ranges and block carvers or woodcutters are generally known.
Dates
- 1933-1940
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Historical Information
During the 1930s, the State Historical Society of Colorado hired artists to illustrate the state’s history with funding provided by New Deal programs. Originally conceived as 100 different prints, money for the project ended before completion, and less than 40 wood blocks were carved with corresponding woodcuts printed. (The actual edition size is unknown.) The Colorado historical society hired individuals to carve the blocks and build a press to print the blocks. Sets of prints were then distributed to universities, schools and libraries, etc. with the purpose of educating people about Colorado history (Source: Alisa DiGiacomo, Curator, History Colorado Center.)
Extent
5 items (1 Folder) : 5 woodcuts ; 16 x 12 in.
Abstract
A group of five WPA-era woodcuts from a larger set on Colorado History.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved in Large Drawers by Pictorial Number.
Alternate Format Available
The entire Colorado History Woodcuts Collection is available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Colorado History Woodcuts Collection, 1933-1940
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Cindy Abel Morris
- Date
- © 2017
- 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
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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
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