Ron Hartgrove papers, 1968-1981

Hartgrove, Ron, b. 1946
Jeweler
Houston, Tex.

Collection size: 1 partial microfilm reel.

Collection Summary: Statements, 1970-1975, relating to the application of the mandala form to art and a photocopy of the articles of incorporation of A MANDALA GROUP, INC. Also included are copies of clippings, relating to Hartgrove's jewelry designs and his works of art in the mandala form; press releases for the exhibition CYBERNAUT, 1976; exhibition announcements and invitations, 1973-1976; and a copy of a letter from Hartgrove to Dr. Camfield, 1969, discussing his relationship with art as "I'm going to be ART and ART is going to be me."

Biographical/Historical Note: Jewelry designer, painter; Houston, Texas.

Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Donated 1985 by Ron Hartgrove and transferred to NMAA/PG Library after microfilming.

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