Willard Stone

Not enrolled, but Cherokee through one grandparent. Generally accepted as a Native American artist, although not legally recognized as such.

223 Items

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease looking forward to working on busts of chiefs and leading men, but will have to be clay because he has no wood large enough
Thomas Gilcrease

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease with enclosed sketch for a bird bath and meanings of each part
Willard Stone

1978 Invitation to benefit for Brush Creek Boys Ranch
Willard Stone

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about sending three carvings for Gilcrease's approval
Willard Stone

Letter from Stone to Logan describing carving relating to religion
Willard Stone

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease with names of two Cherokees who could act as interpreters
Willard Stone

1970 | wood

1970 | wood

Strong Arm Politician
Willard Stone

1967 | graphite on paper

1967 | graphite on paper

Cherokee Rose
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | felt tip pen on matboard

mid-20th century | felt tip pen on matboard

Peyote Birds
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | felt tip pen on matboard

mid-20th century | felt tip pen on matboard

Peyote Birds
Willard Stone

1943 | felt tip pen on matboard

1943 | felt tip pen on matboard

Peyote Birds and a Flat Wrap
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | graphite on paper

mid-20th century | graphite on paper

John Ross's Home near Ross Landing, Now Chattanooga Tenn.
Willard Stone

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Verne
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Leo Vann
Willard Stone

1946 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1946 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Buffaloes Return
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Indians & Covered Wagon
Willard Stone

1946 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1946 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Buffaloes at Twilight
Willard Stone

1947 | graphite on paper

1947 | graphite on paper

Black & White & Brown
Willard Stone

1973 | ink on paper

1973 | ink on paper

Midnight Oil - Portrait of Danny
Willard Stone

1947 | graphite on paper

1947 | graphite on paper

The Family Tree
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Study for a Mural
Willard Stone

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

mid-20th century | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Indian Wagon Train
Willard Stone

1947 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1947 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Stand Watie
Willard Stone

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Ghosts on Our Landscape - Trail of Tears
Willard Stone

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

1948 | colored pencil and graphite on paper

Forgotten Enemies
Willard Stone

late 20th century | pencil on paper

late 20th century | pencil on paper

Handwritten list of 18 pieces in "Museum Collection"
Willard Stone

1966 | ink on paper

1966 | ink on paper

Invitation to the1966 unveiling of the Thomas Gilcrease bust by Willard Stone
Thomas Gilcrease

1968 | ink on paper

1968 | ink on paper

1968 Christmas card
Willard Stone

1970 | ink on paper

1970 | ink on paper

1970 Willard Stone exhibition opening card
Willard Stone

January 8, 1947

January 8, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease with a drawing of an eagle dancer he hopes to carve
Willard Stone

1971 | ink on paper

1971 | ink on paper

1971 Christmas card
Willard Stone

March 25, 1947

March 25, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease giving reasons for move
Willard Stone

1973 | ink on paper

1973 | ink on paper

1973 Christmas card
Willard Stone

April 29, 1947

April 29, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about mould making and a young talented Cherokee whose work he wants Gilcrease to see
Willard Stone

1979 | ink on paper

1979 | ink on paper

1979 Christmas card
Willard Stone

July 28, 1947

July 28, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about working on a bust of Sequoyah with a drawing of "The Sofkie Makers"
Willard Stone

1980 | ink on paper

1980 | ink on paper

Willard and Sophie Stone's 40th Wedding Anniversary invitation
Willard Stone

March 1985 | ink on paper

March 1985 | ink on paper

Thank You note from Sophie Stone to Eudotia Teenor for donation in memory of Willard Stone.
Willard Stone

late 20th century | ink on paper

late 20th century | ink on paper

Willard Stone brochure
Willard Stone

July 31, 1963 | ink on paper

July 31, 1963 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone in "Naked City, USA" to Krakel regarding opening in September
Willard Stone

mid-20th century - late 20th century | ink on paper

mid-20th century - late 20th century | ink on paper

Willard Stone business card
Willard Stone

August 12, 1963 | ink on paper

August 12, 1963 | ink on paper

Letter from Krakel to Stone regarding postponing until October
Willard Stone

December 1, 1963 | ink and pencil on paper

December 1, 1963 | ink and pencil on paper

Card from Stone to Krakel about delivering "Mama Coyote" to G.H. Smith.
Willard Stone

January 24, 1963 | ink on paper

January 24, 1963 | ink on paper

Letter from Krakel to Stone reporting two crates received from Wunderlich
Willard Stone

July 20, 1962 | ink on paper

July 20, 1962 | ink on paper

Label sheet for sculpture: "As One Track"
Willard Stone

July 26, 1962 | ink on paper

July 26, 1962 | ink on paper

Unsigned receipt for "Mary and Christ"
Willard Stone

July 2, 1982 | pencil on paper

July 2, 1982 | pencil on paper

Unsigned receipt for seven Stone artworks indicating types of wood and pricing
Willard Stone

August 30, 1946

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.
Willard Stone

December 7, 1946

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
Willard Stone

December 17, 1946

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
Willard Stone