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Collection: Willard Stone Manuscript Collection

113 Items

1971 | ink on paper

1971 Christmas card

1966 | ink on paper

Invitation to the1966 unveiling of the Thomas Gilcrease bust by Willard Stone

January 8, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease with a drawing of an eagle dancer he hopes to carve

1973 | ink on paper

1973 Christmas card

April 29, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about mould making and a young talented Cherokee whose work he wants Gilcrease to see

late 20th century | ink on paper

Willard Stone brochure

July 31, 1963 | ink on paper

Letter from Stone in "Naked City, USA" to Krakel regarding opening in September

mid-20th century - late 20th century | ink on paper

Willard Stone business card

November 15, 1945

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger stating has started work on head of Stand Watie and asks if any other historical figures are wanted

June 25, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing sculpture of a wood carver

July 20, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease stating Stone has taken Common Prayer for repair

December 7, 1946

Letter from Stone to Logan saying he hopes that Gilcrease will consider time spent in building studio as part of year's work

December 17, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about the finish of construction of studio and will now be able to work on bigger sculptures

May 19, 1947

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing a new figure and asking Gilcrease if he likes Stone's subjects or techniques

August 30, 1946

Letter from Stone to Gilcrease tells of three works delivered to Tulsa. Letter from Gilcrease to Stone tells of travel plans, and therefore will not be able to see Stone.

April 19, 1946

Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger relating story behind a new carving, Lady of Spring, includes sketch

July 29, 1959 | ink on paper

Carbon copy of Forrest's reply to Stone concerning Acee's funeral, Acee's Memorial Exhibit in August, and Stone's exhibit in September.

October 14, 1942 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Foreman discussing whether to continue carving next year or "forget it" and farm.

October 3, 1945 | ink on paper

Letter from Wiesendanger to Stone in which Wiesendanger gives approval for project

March 15, 1946 | pencil on paper

Letter from Stone to Logan about completing two pieces of sculpture for Gilcrease Foundation