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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Edgar W. Bowlin papers, circa 1956-circa 1961, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bowledga
- Creators:
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Bowlin, Edgar W., 1923-2001
- Dates:
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1956-1961
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.01 Linear feet
- Repository:
The papers of sculptor and painter Edgar W. Bowlin date from circa 1956-circa 1961 and measure 0.01 linear feet. Papers include a list of Bowlin's sculptures and biographical notes; and a draft of a speech delivered by Bowlin on October 12, 1956 at the unveiling of his statue of Andrew Johnson, a program for the dedication of a statue, and remarks by Bowlin from July 1961. Also found are two pages of a guest register of signatures with comments on Bowlin's sculpture, Pleased Boy; four photographs of Bowlin with his work and with family; and printed material including news clippings about Bowlin and his work.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of sculptor and painter Edgar W. Bowlin date from circa 1956-circa 1961 and measure 0.01 linear feet. Papers include a list of Bowlin's sculptures and biographical notes; and a draft of a speech delivered by Bowlin on October 12, 1956 at the unveiling of his statue of Andrew Johnson, a program for the dedication of a statue, and remarks by Bowlin from July 1961. Also found are two pages of a guest register of signatures with comments on Bowlin's sculpture, Pleased Boy; four photographs of Bowlin with his work and with family; and printed material including news clippings about Bowlin and his work.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Because of the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Tennessee sculptor and painter Edgar W. Bowlin (1923-2001), was known for his sculptures and oil paintings of United States presidents including Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, and liturgical paintings in Tennessee area churches.
Administration
Author
Stephanie Ashley
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 1961 by Edgar W. Bowlin.
Processing Information
The collection was microfilmed on reel 2787 after receipt. The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Stephanie Ashley in 2023 and was digitized in 2023.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Edgar W. Bowlin papers, circa 1956-circa 1961. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Painters -- Tennessee | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculptors -- Tennessee | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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