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

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Folder 80

Archival Location

Collection: Manuscript Collection: Willard Stone

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Title(s):

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

Creator(s):

Thomas Gilcrease (Subject)

Willard Stone (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

1966

Materials/Techniques:

ink on paper

Classification:

Manuscripts

Object Type:

Invitation

Accession No:

5327.840

Department:

About the Contributor(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Thomas Gilcrease

Biography:

Muscogee Creek

Role(s):

Subject

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Willard Stone

Biography:

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

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Stone, Willard

Birth Date:

1916

Death Date:

1985

Nationalities:

Native American

Roles:

Native American sculptor, 1916-1985

Gender:

male

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American Indian, Bust, ceremony, Cherokee, Gilcrease Museum, museum, Native Americans, Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone, Willard Stone Manuscript Collection

Gilcrease, Thomas. Invitation to the1966 unveiling of the Thomas Gilcrease bust by Willard Stone. 5327.840. Willard Stone Manuscript Collection. 1966. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/5327840 (06/06/2019).

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

Scope and Content Notes

Archival Location

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

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

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

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About the Contributor(s)

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