Abbott Pattison papers, 1940-1977
Pattison, Abbott Lawrence, 1916-1999
Painter, Sculptor
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 0.8 Linear feet (partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
Summary: Correspondence, sketches, photographs and printed material.
Unmicrofilmed material: Exhibition catalogs, brochures, clippings, articles, and one letter.
Reel 1234: Correspondence concerning sculpture commissions; sketches; price lists; catalogs; announcements, clippings, and similar printed material; photographs of Pattison's family and work; and miscellaneous personal documents.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sculptor, painter; Chicago and Winnetka, Ill. Taught at the Chicago Institute of Art. Was artist in residence at University of Illinois.
Provenance
Unmicrofilmed material donated by Pattison, June 1976. Material on reel 1234 was lent for microfilming by Pattison July 1977.
Location of Originals
- Reel 1234: Originals returned to Abbott Pattison after microfilming.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reel 1234 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
How to Cite This Collection
Abbott Pattison papers, 1940-1977. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.