Archives of American Art

Robert Garrison papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.garrrobe
Creators:
Garrison, Robert, 1895-1945
Dates:
1926-1939
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A scrapbook containing clippings, photographs and writings regarding Garrison's work on the Boston Ave. Methodist Church, Tulsa, Okla.; Midland Savings and Loan, Denver, Colo.; the RKO building, New York, N.Y. and elsewhere; and seven loose photographs of sculpture.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Sculptor. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa and grew up in Oklahoma City. Studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Commissions included portrait busts, ornamental statues and architectural decoration.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1986 by Fannie Isquith.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculpture, American Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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