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Collection: Willard Stone Manuscript Collection

109 Items

July 20, 1962 | ink on paper

Label sheet for sculpture: "As One Track"

late 20th century | pencil on paper

Handwritten list of 18 pieces in "Museum Collection"

March 25, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease giving reasons for move

Finding Aid: Willard Stone

December 7, 1946

Letter from Stone to Logan saying he hopes that Gilcrease will consider time spent in building studio as part of year's work

December 17, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about the finish of construction of studio and will now be able to work on bigger sculptures

May 19, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing a new figure and asking Gilcrease if he likes Stone's subjects or techniques

August 30, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease tells of three works delivered to Tulsa. Letter from Gilcrease to Stone tells of travel plans, and therefore will not be able to see Stone.

April 19, 1946

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger relating story behind a new carving, Lady of Spring, includes sketch

November 15, 1945

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger stating has started work on head of Stand Watie and asks if any other historical figures are wanted

June 25, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing sculpture of a wood carver

July 20, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease stating Stone has taken Common Prayer for repair

Feburary 14, 1963 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Krakel, droppping letterhead and brochure, talks of cutting down walnut tree on Tom Gilcrease's "Dad's place"

December 7, 1942 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease offering wood carvings

January 26, 1948 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about receiving pictures of Chiefs from Chronicles of Oklahoma

June 7, 1947 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease hoping he likes the carving done on light fixtures and indicates he will carve the fireplace when it is finished

September 28,1959 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone to Forrest concerning purchases by Bill Butler

November 14, 1945 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger, stating he will begin project as soon as clay arrives

November 27, 1962 | ink on paper

Letter from Willard to Krakel regarding New York exhibit and trip

May 23, 1946 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger about current work