Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Thomas Morin Papers, 1952-2015, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.morithom
Creators:
Morin, Thomas, 1934-
Dates:
1952-2015
Languages:
Collection is in English.
Physical Description:
4.7 Linear feet
Repository:
The papers of sculptor and teacher Thomas Morin measure 4.7 linear feet and date from 1952-2015. His career at several universities and art schools as well as his work as a sculptor and metalsmith are documented through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional files, printed material, and artwork. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs and slides of Morin's artwork and the fabrication process.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of sculptor and teacher Thomas Morin measure 4.7 linear feet and date from 1952-2015. His career at several universities and art schools as well as his work as a sculptor and metalsmith are documented through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional files, printed material, and artwork. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs and slides of Morin's artwork and the fabrication process.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged as 7 series.
  • Series 1: Biographical Material, 1957-circa 2000 (0.1 linear feet; Box 1)
  • Series 2: Correspondence, 1954-2015 (0.3 linear feet; Box 1)
  • Series 3: Writings, circa 1960s-2008 (0.4 linear feet; Box 1)
  • Series 4: Professional Files, 1953-2014 (1.0 linear foot; Boxes 1-2, OV 7)
  • Series 5: Printed Material, 1954-circa 2015 (0.7 linear feet; Boxes 2-3, OV 7)
  • Series 6: Photographic Material, 1950s-2000s (1.8 linear feet; Boxes 3-5)
  • Series 7: Artwork, 1952-1974 (0.4 linear feet; Boxes 5-6)

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Thomas Morin (1934- ) is a sculptor, teacher, and metalsmith in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Morin received a degree in Education from Massachusetts College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He was an instructor at Cranbrook and Silvermine Guild of Artists, and in 1960 he visited Florence, Italy, to study foundry casting on a Fulbright scholarship. From 1961 to 1979, he taught at the Rhode Island School of Design, and was head of the Department of Sculpture, Ceramics and Glass for nine years. After leaving RISD, Morin served as professor and department head at Akron University (1979-1981), Ohio State University (1981-1986), and West Virginia University (1986-1988). He then served as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1988-1994), and Director of the Schools of Art and Design and American Crafts and Rochester Institute of Technology (1994-1996). Morin was also an active member of the National Council of Art Administrators. During his teaching career, he exhibited and recieved commissions to create sculptures, and wrote for publications on metal casting and foundry technique. He continues to live and work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Administration

Author
Erin Kinhart
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2015 by Thomas Morin.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Erin Kinhart in 2016.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
Terms of 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
Thomas Morin papers, 1952-2015. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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Art teachers -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Metal-workers -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Sculptors -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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