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Miye Matsukata papers, circa 1900-1982, bulk 1964-1981

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Series 1: Correspondence , 1957-1981
0.4 Linear feet
Box 1

Miye Matsukata's correspondence is with her mother Miyo, business manager James Hubbard, and various customers and colleagues. Correspondence between Hubbard and Matsukata documents business matters during the period that she was in Japan for an exhibition. Other correspondence is with organizations requesting Matsukata for speaking and exhibition events, friends, and other family members. The correspondence with Takashi and Saya Oka contains an "Interview with Miye Matsukata." The postcards, some of which are blank, were kept by Matsukata for inspiration.
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Miyo Matsukata (Mother), 1957-1971
1
1-2
James Hubbard (Business Partner), 1977-1978
1
3
Chronological, 1957-1958
1
4
Chronological, 1960-1969
1
5
Chronological, 1970-1980
Folder 9 includes correspondence with Emiko Murai.
1
6-9
Chronological, 1981
Includes correspondence from journalist Takashi Oka and his daughter Saya.
1
10
Postcards, bulk circa 1975
1
11
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Series 2: Interviews , 1968-1978
0.2 Linear feet
Box 1

Interviews include four sound recordings of Matsukata, Matsukata interviewed by journalist Takashi Oka, a conversation between Judy Hickey and Miyo, and a 1968 interview of Matsukatarecording labeled "Francesca Beaufort, Walter Gropius - Toko Shinoda, Kenjo Okada - Nagare."
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Miye Matsukata, June 17, 1968
1 Sound cassette
1
12
Miye Matsukata Interview with Takashi Oka, June 17, 1978
1 Sound cassette
Includes "Legacy of Stone" on side A.
1
13
Judy Hickey and Miyo M., September 23, 1977
1 Sound cassette
1
14
Miye Matsukata Interview, labeled Francesca Beaufort, Walter Gropius - Toko Shinoda, Kenjo Okada - Nagare, June 24-25, 1968
1 Sound tape reel
1
15
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Series 3: Journals , 1966-1981
0.7 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2

Eleven journals contain Matsukata's writings about work for clients, meetings with clients and colleagues, and her experiences while traveling to Greece and Japan. The writings are interspersed with sketches of jewelry projects and scenery during her travels, and notes on expenses and travel arrangements. Her journals for Japan chronicle her experiences at Mikimoto in 1977 to 1978.
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Journal, Greece Trip, March 1966
1
16
Journal, Japan Trip, July 14-August 14,1973
1
17
Journal, 1974
Includes loose journal entries, photos, and sketches.
1
18
Journal, April 1974-December 1975
1
19
Journal, 1976
1
20
Journal, January-May 1977
1
21
Journal, June-October 1977
1
22
Journal, Japan/Mikimoto Trip, November 1977-April 1978
2
1
Journal, "The Mikimoto Experience", June-July 1978
2
2
Journal, 1978-1979
2
3
Journal, 1981
2
4
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Series 4: Writings and Lectures , 1962-1982
1 Linear foot
Boxes 2-3

Writings and lectures consists of five appointment books, biographical statements and resumes, essays, lecture material, twelve memo books, notes that include one sound recording, two travel itinerary books, and writings by James Hubbard that include essays about Matsukata after her death, gems, and stones. The lecture material includes manuscripts, slides, and seven sound and video recordings for "The Well Wrought Jewel," "The Legacy of Stone," and other presentations at the Museum School, Art Asia Gallery, and Fitchburg Art Museum. The travel itinerary books were printed by a travel agency and detail Matsukata's travel plans, but also contain many annotations by Matsukata.
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Appointment Books, 1973, 1976-1979
5 books
2
5
Biographical Statements and Resume, 1981
2
6
Essay, About Process Creating Jewelry, circa 1975
2
7
Essay, About Process Creating Jewelry, circa 1975
Includes photocopies of manuscript in Japanese.
2
8
Lecture, The Museum School, 1973
Annotated manuscript
2
9
Lecture, "The Well Wrought Jewel" at Boston Athenaeum, 1974-1976
2
10
Lecture, "The Well Wrought Jewel" at Boston Athenaeum and Shephard Home in Houston, 1974-1977
2 Sound cassettes
Includes part of a Youth Meeting Talk, October 1974
2
11
Lecture, "The Well Wrought Jewel", 1977
2 Videocassettes (U-matic)
Original and Duplicate
2
12-13
Lecture, "The Well Wrought Jewel," Manuscripts, circa 1975
2
14
Lecture, "The Well Wrought Jewel," Slides, circa 1975
2
15
Lecture, "The Legacy of Stone", 1978
2 Videocassettes (U-matic)
Original and Duplicate
2
16-17
Lecture, "The Legacy of Stone," Manuscripts, 1979-1981
Includes plans for "The Art of Miye Matsukata" video.
2
18
Lecture, "The Legacy of Stone," Slides, 1973-1978
2
19
Lecture, Gallery Talks at Art-Asia Gallery and Fitchburg Art Museum, 1979-1980
1 Sound cassette
2
20
Memo Books, 1962-1964
Includes meeting and general notes on the Association.
3
1
Memo Books, 1971-1979
Includes 11 books on Japan, England, Houston, and miscellaneous subjects.
3
2
Notes, circa 1975-circa 1978
Includes 1 sound cassette of notes on readings.
Includes notes for unidentified slide presentations, work plans, travel plans and lists, bags, exhibitions, and projects for Tane Matsukata.
3
3-8
Travel Itinerary Books, 1969, 1979
Includes Mexico, Kashmir, Nepal, and India.
3
9-10
By James Hubbard, On Matsukata and Her Career, 1982
3
11
By James Hubbard, On Gems and Stones, circa 1972
3
12
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Series 5: Exhibition Files , 1964-1980
0.3 Linear feet
Box 3

The files for exhibitions consist of correspondence, price and invitations lists, loan forms, and drafts for jewelry shows at the Art Asia Gallery, Fitchburg Art Museum, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Principia College, and other galleries. The series also contains files for shows in Japan and in Toulouse, France. The files may include records for multiple exhibitions and other projects.
Files are arranged alphabetically by gallery, person, city, or exhibition name.
Description Container Select
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1973-1974
3
13
American Craftsmen's Council, 1966-1980
3
14
Arkansas State University, 1974-1975
3
15
Art Asia Gallery, 1973-1980
3
16
At Home Gallery, Toulouse, 1973-1974
3
17
Chicago, 1974-1978
3
18
College Art Gallery, New Palz, 1972-1973
3
19
Dallas, 1977
3
20
Darien Trunk Show, 1976
3
21
De Cordova Museum, 1965-1968
3
22
Electrum Gallery, 1973
3
23
Enamelist Guild Show, 1971-1974
3
24
Fiber-Clay-Metal 1964, 1964
3
25
Fitchburg Art Museum Show, 1979-1980
3
26
Greif, Irvin / Towson State College, 1973
3
27
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1967-1980
3
28
Indiana, 1969
3
29
International Jewellry Arts Exhibition, 1968-1974
3
30
James Yaw Gallery, 1972-1975
3
31
Japan / Ayako Tanaka, 1967-1968
3
32-33
Kent State University, 1970-1976
3
34
Nan Duskin Inc., 1970
3
35
Philadelphia Civic Center, 1969-1970
3
36
Principia College, 1971-1976
3
37
Sculpture to Wear Gallery / Joan Sonnabend, 1972-1974
3
38
Weeks, H.J., 1978
3
39
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Series 6: Janiye Business Records , 1948-1982
7.1 Linear feet
Boxes 3-10, 17

This series is divided into Janiye's general records, client files, and vendor files.
General records include files for donations, financial material, insurance, inventory books, legal records, price lists, publicity, sales and shipping records, special orders, and work orders. Client files consist of correspondence with customers, invoices and payments, sketches, and a card file that includes sketches, and pricing and customer information. Vendor files contain invoices, correspondence, and other material detailing work done for customers and stock.
Sketches of jewelry can be found throughout the client files, special order and inventory books, and work order forms. Other jewelers at Janiye who completed Matsukata's designs, including Nancy Michel, Alexandra Watkins, and Yoshiko Yamamoto, are often referenced by their initials within the papers.

6.1: General, 1948-1982

Description Container
Donations, Museum School, 1976-1980
3
40
Financial, Bank Loans, 1974-1978
3
41
Financial, Check Stub Books, 1969-1976
3
42-49
Financial, Check Stub Books, 1975-1980
4
1-6
Financial, Hubbard Investment Ledger, 1977-1979
4
7
Financial, Travel Expense Log, 1973
4
8
Insurance, 1967-1981
4
9
Inventory Books, 1955-1981
4
10-11
Legal, Lease, 1968-1981
4
12
Legal, Statement of Withdrawal Forms, 1973
4
13
Price Lists, 1963-1980
4
14
Publicity, Advertising, 1976-1980
4
15-17
Publicity, General, circa 1975
4
18-20
Publicity, Public Relations, 1978-1981
4
21-22
Sales Records, 1948, 1977-1978
4
23-24
Shipping Records, 1968-1981
4
25
Special Order Books, 1967-1968
4
26-31
Special Order Books, 1968-1974
5
1-19
Special Order Books, 1974-1981
6
1-18
Work Order Forms, 1974-1982
7
1-13

6.2: Client Files, 1956-1982

Description Container
A, 1975-1981
7
14
Abbott, Richard, 1963-1980
7
15
Abe-Abr, 1966-1981
7
16
Adachi, Adams, Adess, 1974-1979
7
17
Allen, Bettye, circa 1974
7
18
Anderson, E. Ross, 1966-1980
7
19
Anderson-Ansell, 1970-1978
7
20
Arai, Yoneo, circa 1974
7
21
Arkin, circa 1968
7
22
Armour, Louise, 1966-1977
7
23
Aronson, 1973-1979
7
24
Assaad, Marie, 1966-1972
7
25
Atwood-Averbach, B.L., 1968-1978
7
26
B, 1969-1980
7
27
Baggs-Bakalar, 1969-1981
7
28
Balkin-Banta, 1969-1973
7
29
Barnes-Barrett, 1969-1971
7
30
Bartlett, Paul, 1966-1979
7
31
Bauman-Beatty, 1964-circa 1970
7
32
Beaufort-Beauvais, 1965-1970
7
33
Beecham-Blake, 1966-1979
7
34
Blout, Elkan, 1965-1973
7
35
Bodnar-Boettiger, 1966-1977
7
36
Boger-Bohner, 1968-1971
7
37
Born, Arla, circa 1967-1972
7
38
Bradley-Bram, 1976-1981
7
39
Branigar, Mrs. Harvey, 1971
7
40
Brightman-Broudo, 1964-1979
7
41
Brown-Bruck, Lawrence, 1959-1980
7
42
Bruck, Mrs. Melvin, 1961-1971
7
43
Brugsch-Budnick, 1968-1979
7
44
Bullwinkle-Burman, 1965-1979
7
45
Bunge-Butler, 1958-1979
7
46
C, 1972-1981
7
47
Cabel-Chandler, 1966-1981
7
48
Claflin-Clark, 1966-1980
7
49
Chu, Dorothy, 1969-1970
7
50
Close-Cole, 1966-1980
7
51
Cole, Dr. Edwin, 1960-1970
7
52
Collier-Conant, 1967-1979
7
53
Cook-Crane, 1967-1979
7
54
Crooks-Cullen, 1966-1981
7
55
Dagget-Day, 1957-1980
7
56
DeCaprio-DeVaron, 1961-1977
7
57
Dilworth-Dinhoffer, 1963-1977
7
58
Donnell-Dowling, 1966-1980
7
59
Drachman-Dubois, 1967-1980
7
60
Drutt Galleries, circa 1970-1974
7
61
Dugdale, Grant, 1958-1973
7
62
Dunn-Durfey, 1966-1981
8
1
D, 1973-1980
8
2
Eastwood, circa 1970-1973
8
3
Els-Emerman, 1972-1973
8
4
England, Barbara, 1976-1980
8
5
England-Everett, 1969-1979
8
6
F, 1972-1981
8
7
Falino-Farmer, 1965-1977
8
8
Farmer-Fay, 1969-circa 1977
8
9
Feingold-Feldman, Louis, 1964-1970
8
10
Feldman, Marilyn, 1969-1977
8
11
Fenollosa-Ford, 1956-1979
8
12
Ford (Thomas) Galleries, 1969-1970
8
13
Foster-Fuller, 1962-1979
8
14
Gabriel-Garinger, 1967-1978
8
15
Geck-Gerstein, 1965-1979
8
16
Goddard-Gonzalez, 1967-1971
8
17
Gordon-Greene, 1966-1972
8
18
Grimes-Grubunger, 1966-1971
8
19
Guberman-Gwalter, 1966-1979
8
20
H, 1978-1981
8
21
Hale-Hanph, 1965-1971
8
22
Hare-Harrington, 1970-1973
8
23
Harris, Benjamin-Harris, Leonore, 1956-1964
8
24
Harris, Naomi, 1957-1968
8
25
Harrison-Harsh, 1965-1973
8
26
Hasegawa-Hayden, 1967-1981
8
27
Heaton-Hirooka, 1966-1981
8
28
Hoblin-Hone, 1965-1978
8
29
Honey, Katherine, circa 1971-1977
8
30-31
Hooper-Houpt, 1966-1972
8
32
Howland-Howlett, 1966-1978
8
33
Hubbard-Hughes, 1966-1973
8
34
Hull, Dorothy, 1966
8
35
Humberger-Hyatt, 1964-1979
8
36
I, 1975-1979
8
37
Ichinhe-Ichiura, 1968-1972
8
38
J, 1966-1980
8
39
Ingalls-Iwasa, 1963-1980
8
40
Johnson-Jones, 1979-1980
8
41
Kaufmann-Kough, 1975-1981
8
42
L, 1978-1980
8
43
Lancaster-Locke, 1966-1980
8
44
M, 1976-1981
8
45
Mabrey-Mailander, 1966-1980
8
46
Male, Barbara, 1968-1973
8
47
Maloof-Maupin, 1970-1979
8
48
Marcus, Frances, 1966-1975
8
49
Marshall, Mrs. Gordon, 1970-1981
8
50
Marshall-Matthewman, 1966-1979
8
51
McCarthy-McCullough, 1970-1978
8
52
McDonald, Mrs. Gilman, 1966-1971
8
53
McGee-McIntyre, 1966-1975
8
54
McKechnie-McMillan, 1966-1973
8
55
Melnick-Mitchell, 1966-1979
8
56
Mikimoto, 1978-1980
8
57
Mochesworth-Moore, 1967-1970
8
58
Mordecai-Mortner, 1966-1975
8
59
Moskowitz-Novlis, 1967-1979
8
60
Neil, David, 1966-1976
8
61
N-O, 1970-1980
8
62-63
Oakey-Ohe, 1965-1971
8
64
Oka-Oliver, 1967-1979
8
65
O'Neill-Osherenko, 1967-1979
8
66
Ostrum, 1967-1981
8
67
Padaiser-Palermo, 1967-1979
8
68
Palmer-Park, 1968-1976
8
69
Parsons, Cynthia, 1970-1973
8
70
Parsons, Elenor, 1969-1972
8
71
Parsons-Pease, 1967-1979
8
72
Pemster-Peterson, 1964-1981
8
73
Pickard-Pickett, 1969-1977
8
74
Pierson-Pittman, 1968-1981
8
75
Polan-Pozarycki, 1969-1976
8
76
Prencipe-Putnam, 1967-1976
8
77
Quadfasel, 1961-1970
8
78
Rader-Rees, 1966-1981
8
79
Richmond-Riller, 1962-1979
8
80
Rubbens-Robins, 1967-1971
8
81
Rogers-Roy, 1964-1981
8
82
S, 1970-1981
8
83
Sadao-Sadove, 1970-1974
8
84
Sagall, 1980
8
85
Sampson-Schelling, 1966-1980
8
86
Schluter, 1966-1973
8
87
Schoenhut-Scribner, 1966-1972
8
88
Sears-Sergay, 1970-1979
8
89
Shaffer-Shorr, 1966-1979
8
90
Sibley, 1970-1973
8
91
Sigel-Sizer, 1967-1980
8
92
Skarie-Soep, 1964-1980
8
93-94
Sonnabend-Spaulding, 1967-1979
8
95
Speare-Sperber, 1965-1972
8
96
Sperry-Springer, 1969-1973
8
97
Stadler-Starr, 1971-1981
8
98
Statuto-Steiner, 1966-1980
8
99
Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Richard F., 1956-1970
8
100-103
Stewart-Stunoda, 1967-1978
8
104
Summers-Sweeny, 1967-1973
8
105
Tajima-Taylor, 1960-1979
9
1
Teradyne-Thrupp, 1961-1979
9
2
Terrill, 1979-1980
9
3
Tidewell, Moody, 1960-1970
9
4
Toebes-Turner, 1961-1981
9
5
Tutt, 1958-1968
9
6
Twyman-Usher, 1957-1977
9
7
Vakirtzis-Vaughan, 1956-1979
9
8
Vernon-Voiers, 1957-1969
9
9
Volkman, 1967-1972
9
10
Vonderau-Waldron, 1962-1979
9
11
Walker, Eustice, circa 1966
9
12
Walkey-Walsh, 1963-1979
9
13
Warder, Mildred, 1957-1979
9
14-15
Warner, 1966-1970
9
16
Wasson, 1956-1972
9
17-19
Watkins-Wax, 1966-1982
9
20
Weinblatt-Welch, 1967-1981
9
21
Wells, 1967-1969
9
22
Westheimer-Whittlesey, 1963-1981
9
23
Willenbrock-Willoughby, 1963-1979
9
24
Wilson, 1961-1972
9
25
Winston-Wollner, 1964-1978
9
26
Wood-Wright, 1963-1970
9
27
Yama-Yost, 1968-1980
9
28
Yajima, 1958-1979
9
29
Young-Zibert, 1963-1981
9
30
Card File, A-Z, circa 1960-circa 1975
17

6.3: Vendor Files, 1962-1981

Description Container
Albert Langdon, Inc.-Allcraft, 1968-1976
9
31
Amenoff Gem Co., 1962-1965
9
32
Anson-Artisans, 1965-1978
9
33
Baker, M.E., 1963-1964
9
34
Ballou, B.A., 1969-1980
9
35
Bedelle-Bowen, 1967-1974
9
36
Brown-Buffalo Jewelry, 1963-1972
9
37
Bufker, 1970-1974
9
38
Calish, Sidney, 1969-1981
9
39
Contemporary Woodworkers-Copley, 1968-1975
9
40
DBA-Delano, 1966-1969
9
41
Demelle-Design Corner, 1968-1973
9
42
Design Research-Dorchester, 1970-1977
9
43
Dublin and London Companies, 1971
9
44
E, circa 1975
9
45
Eastern Smelting-Ely Gem Co., 1968-1979
9
46
Evers-Eyges, 1970-1980
9
47
Faber-Fenn, 1966-1977
9
48
Fuji Pearl Co., 1966-1974
9
49
Garofalo, Harry F., 1966-1968
9
50
Gebelein-Gesswein, 1968-1981
9
51
Goodman, 1968-1973
9
52
Goldschmied-Hanover, 1970-1972
9
53
Hauser and Miller Co., 1971-1979
9
54
Hoover and Strong, 1976-1980
9
55
Hubbard, James, 1967-1979
9
56
Jackson, Kent Miiles, 1978-1980
9
57
M, 1966-1980
9
58
Maitiya Inc., circa 1969-1971
9
59
Marika's, 1969-1981
9
60-61
Miscellaneous, 1977-1981
9
62
N, 1972-1980
9
63
O, 1972-1980
9
64
Olsten-Origins, 1968-1971
9
65
Olson, Walter, 1966-1970
9
66
P, 1971-1980
9
67
Packard, Gillian E., 1968-1974
9
68
Pease and Curren, 1961-1980
9
69
R, 1961-1969
9
70
S, 1966-1972
9
71
Schmidt, 1962-1971
9
72
Somers, C.W., 1966-1981
9
73
Sparrow, 1974
9
74
Stenn Refiners, 1969-1976
9
75
Sweet, Howard H., 1966-1970
9
76
Teaparty-Tiffany Foundation, 1969-1978
10
1
Tobak, Myron, 1976-1980
10
2
Tolman-Trefry, 1968-1981
10
3
Universal Chain-Uyeda, 1968-1969
10
4
V-W, 1962-1979
10
5
Yatsuhashi, 1968-1980
10
6
Z, 1964-1979
10
7
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Series 7: Printed Material , circa 1965-1982
0.2 Linear feet
Box 10

Printed material includes booklets on art history; news clippings about Matsukata, jewelry advertisements, and crafts; exhibition announcements and catalogs, mostly for Matsukata's exhibitions; an invitation to the Fledermaus Ball in honor of Beverly Sills; a press releases; and Janiye sales catalogs.
Description Container Select
Booklets, Study Materials on Art History, circa 1979
10
8
Clippings, Articles on Matsukata, circa 1978
10
9
Clippings, Advertisements for Jewelry by Matsukata, circa 1978
10
10
Clippings, On Crafts, circa 1977
10
11
Exhibition Announcements, circa 1975-1982
10
12
Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1975
10
13
Invitation, Fledermaus Ball in Honor of Beverly Sills, 1980
Includes copies of articles about the event.
10
14
Press Release, circa 1975
10
15
Sales Catalogs, Janiye, circa 1965
10
16
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Series 8: Scrapbooks , circa 1945-1980
0.2 Linear feet
Box 15

Two scrapbooks are contained in this series. The first scrapbook features clippings and loose sketches by Matsukata of dinnerware and decorative designs. Janiye's early brochures, photographs of the store at 506 Beacon Street in Boston in 1950, and photographs of jewelry are included in the second scrapbook.
Description Container Select
Dinnerware, circa 1945
15
3
Janiye, circa 1950-1980
15
4
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Series 9: Artwork , 1946-1981
0.5 Linear feet
Boxes 10, 15

Color and pencil sketches of jewelry and dinnerware are mostly by Matsukata but some sketches may have been drawn by the other jewelers at Janiye. The sketches of jewelry have scattered notes with customer names and prices. Sketches of mountains and landscapes appear to be preparatory sketches for jewelry pieces.
Description Container Select
Sketches, Jewelry - Commissions, 1980-1981
10
17
Sketches, Jewelry - Designs for Consideration, 1979
10
18
Sketches, Jewelry - Finished Work, 1972-1977
10
19
Sketches, Jewelry, 1946
10
20
Sketches, Jewelry, 1959
10
21
Sketches, Jewelry, circa 1975
10
22-31
Sketches, Mountain Ideas, 1975-1979
10
32
Sketches, Landscapes, 1978
10
33
Sketches, Jewelry and Dinnerware, circa 1975
15
2
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Series 10: Sketchbooks , circa 1950-1981
1 Linear foot
Boxes 10-11, 15

Forty-seven sketchbooks of travel, jewelry, and dinnerware are in this series. The travel books contain sketches of landscape and city scenes, as well as, notes about travel plans and impressions. The jewelry sketchbooks contain ideas for new pieces and often creations for customers along with notes on pricing, customer names, and supplies needed.
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Greece, 1966
2 books
10
34
Egypt, 1966
10
35
Turkey, 1974
10
36
Peru, 1978
10
37
India and Kashmir, 1979
10
38
France and Austria, Poland and Yugoslavia, 1980, 1975
2 books
10
39
Enamels, 1971-1981
5 books
10
40-41
Jewelry, 1964-1976
5 books
11
1-2
Jewelry, circa 1975
27 books
11
3-5
Jewelry, 1978-1980
11
6
Dinnerware, circa 1950
15
1
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Series 11: Photographic Material , circa 1900-1982
2.5 Linear feet
Boxes 11-13, 16

Photographic materials include color and black and white photographs, negatives, slides, and several glass slides of Matsukata, her family, Janiye, jewelry and dinnerware, and travel. Photographs of Matsukata consist of portraits for Janiye publicity material, snapshots, teaching at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and with classmates from Principia College and The Museum School. Matsukata is also pictured with opera singer Beverly Sills wearing a necklace Matsukata created. Family photographs are of Matsukata's immediate and extended family mostly taken in Japan. Many of the family photographs date from the early 1900s. Travel photographs are from Japan, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Poland, and other unidentified locations.
One photo album includes captions for a mixture of family, travel, and jewelry photographs. The slide sets were removed from their original boxes but retain their original order. Five slide boxes contain multiple slide sets per box that are separated by dividers. The sets include images of Matsukata, landscapes, jewelry, and travel locations. Some of the sets may have used for presentations or publicity, but most of the boxes were unidentified.
Description Container Select
Matsukata, 1940-1980
Includes photographs of Matsukata teaching at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, her graduation from the Museum School, and with a Principia College reunion group.
Oversized material housed in Box 16, Folder 1.
11
7-10
Matsukata with Others, circa 1945-1980
Includes photographs of Matsukata with Beverly Sills and Yoshitaka Mikimoto.
11
11-13
Family, circa 1900-1978
Oversized material housed in Box 16, Folder 2.
11
14-16
Others, circa 1905-circa 1975
Includes photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Richard von Briesen.
11
17
Janiye Interior, 1969
11
18
Jewelry, circa 1955-circa 1975
Includes press release regarding a cultured pearl design contest, exhibition preparation material, contact sheets and negatives for a Mikimoto catalog and of Haystack, and slides of enamels.
Oversized photographs of Matsukata's early work are housed in Box 16, Folders 3-4.
11
19-22
Jewelry, circa 1975
Oversized material housed in Box 16, Folder 5.
11
23-28
Jewelry, circa 1975
12
1-13
Jewelry, 1965-1982
12
14
Dinnerware, circa 1970
Oversized material housed in Box 16, Folder 6.
12
15
Photo Album, circa 1927-1977
Includes list of captions for entire photo album that includes photographs of family, travel, and jewelry.
12
16-21
Travel, Japan, 1966-1978
12
22-23
Travel, Japan, circa 1960-circa 1975
13
1
Travel, Turkey/Yugoslavia/Poland, circa 1980
13
2
Travel, Miscellaneous, circa 1975
13
3-8
Slide Set, circa 1974-1979
Includes slides of the Art Asia Gallery, travel, sketches, a childhood photo album, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and other subjects.
13
9-10
Slide Sets, circa 1950-circa 1975
Slide box includes slides of Matsukata and travel along with a few glass slides.
14
1
Slide Sets, circa 1974
Slide box includes slides of jewelry and travel.
14
2
Slide Sets, 1960-1980
Slide box includes slides of jewelry.
14
3
Slide Sets, 1960-1979
Slide box includes slides of jewelry and sketches.
14
4
Slide Sets, circa 1950-1980
Slide box includes slides of jewelry and a few glass slides.
14
5
Oversized Matsukata Photographs from Box 11, Folders 7-10, circa 1975
16
1
Oversized Family Photographs from Box 11, Folders 14-16, circa 1920s
16
2
Oversized Jewelry, Early Work from Box 11, Folders 19-22, circa 1955
16
3-4
Oversized Jewelry from Box 11, Folders 23-28, circa 1975
16
5
Oversized Dinnerware from Box 12, Folder 15, circa 1950
16
6

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