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Collection: Willard Stone Manuscript Collection

113 Items

October 9, 1961 | ink and pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Dean Krakel, Director, regarding various sale opportunities, mentions Philbrook exhibit

June 15, 1945 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger concerning prices of the two carvings and describing his current projects, including a red clay bust.

March 5, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease asking about living near the Foundation to enable him to do research and study with Crumbo

July 29, 1959 | ink on paper

Carbon copy of Forrest's reply to Stone concerning Acee's funeral, Acee's Memorial Exhibit in August, and Stone's exhibit in September.

April 5, 1962 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone to Krakel regarding exhibit in the fair

March 28, 1946 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Wiesendange requesting a piece of ebony and walnut.

April 6, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease telling of finishing" Let Them Live", also has self portrait

August 11, 1946 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing two recently completed sculptures, "Garfish" and "Crazy Buffalo", also sketch of garfish and greyhounds

July 27, 1962 | ink and pencil on paper

Letter from Willard to Dean with sketch of possums titled "Taking Turns" and referencing sales or prospects

January 27, 1963 | ink and pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Krakel enclosing sketch for letterhead and discussing brochure, etc.

February 25, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing two carving done for Gilcrease

Manuscript Collection: Willard Stone

September 23, 1963 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone to Krakel enclosing list of 20 pieces ready for show and sale plus photostats