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Ken Ferguson papers, 1978-2004

Ferguson, Ken, 1928-2004

Ceramicist, Educator

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 0.4 Linear feet

Summary: The Ken Ferguson papers measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1978-2004. Included is correspondence primarily with peers and students in the field of ceramics, including prominent artists such as Akio Takamori; two sketchbooks that provide key insights into the development of Ferguson's hallmark forms and vessels; and a memorial video.

Biographical/Historical Note

Ken Ferguson (1928-2004) was a ceramicist and teacher in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He served in prominent positions in his field, including manager of the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts and Head of the Ceramics Department at Kansas City Institute of Art.

Provenance

Donated in 2021 by Gertrude Ferguson, Ken Ferguson's widow.

Language Note

English .

How to Use This Collection

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How to Cite This Collection

Ken Ferguson papers, 1978-2004. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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