Artists

Abstract This collection comprises research notes, writings, correspondence, printed materials, photographs, and memorabilia belonging to Barbara Brenner and relating to her research on the life and work of Taos artist and founding member of the Taos Society of Artists, O.E. Berninghaus.

Abstract Collection contains 7 color prints (collotypes) by artist Delilah Montoya each bearing three or four portraits of Chicano artists making hand gestures in front of their faces.

Abstract The Frederick O'Hara papers show his life's work and the collection of postcard and photographs he personally kept. The papers include audio cassettes of interviews with him and exhibition catalogs, photographs, and pamphlets of his art gallery shows.

Scope and Content Approximately 7950 SX-Polaroid Prints. The Polaroids are grouped into subjects established by Waldrum. Most are identified and numbered, a few are not. The numbering system is idiosyncratic at best. A small u after a number denotes unsigned. Many of the Polaroids have been signed on the front in pencil. Many are identified on the verso, written in pencil in Waldrum’s handwriting. Also on the verso are a series of letters and numbers and, often in the lower right hand corner, another number that...

Scope and Content This is a minimally processed collection of primarily personal family photographs, many not identified. There are an abundant number of photos of Helen G. Blumenschein, her artist parents Ernest and Mary, including her time in the military, her family, and travels. There are negatives for which there are no prints and vice versa. Some notation on envelopes and backs of photos.