Gibbs Milliken papers, 1961-1982

Milliken, Gibbs, b. 1935
Painter, Educator
Austin, Tex.

Collection size: 0.4 linear ft. (on 2 microfilm reels)

Collection Summary: Biographical data sheets; 10 letters; writings by Milliken, including a copy of "Photography as Art", undated, "Philosophy of Art", 1964, "A Personal Vison", 1965, and a set of journal pages, containing Milliken's ideas for paintings and the philosophy behind them; printed material, including Milliken's annual reports as a member of the University of Texas faculty, exhibition catalogs and various publications containing references to Milliken; and photographs of Milliken and his work. Also included are two scrapbooks, undated and 1961-1982, containing: a resume; letters, 1963-1981; lists of works; a certificate of appreciation, 1977; printed material; and photographs of works of art, 1979-1980. [slides have not been microfilmed.]

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, educator; Austin, Texas.

Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Donated 1983 and 2 scrapbooks lent for microfilming by Gibbs Milliken.

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