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Willard Stone

Not enrolled, but Cherokee through one grandparent. Generally accepted as a Native American artist, although not legally recognized as such.

195 Items
Image Creator Culture Medium Dimensions
Letter from Wiesendanger to Stone in which Wiesendanger gives approval for project Willard Stone American ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger in which Stone requests clay and meeting with Wiesendanger and Thomas Gilcrease Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Wiesendanger to Stone, asking for additional small statues Willard Stone American ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger, stating he will begin project as soon as clay arrives Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger about carving bust of a 114 year old Cherokee woman from photographs Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease requesting a date and time for meeting Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing background on a work of an old Choctaw woman Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone offering thanks for a sketched buffalo design for a wood carving Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Logan about completing two pieces of sculpture for Gilcrease Foundation Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendange requesting a piece of ebony and walnut. Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone, Gilcrease saying the story makes the work more interesting Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger describing a carved spoon. Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Wiesendanger to Stone thanking Stone Willard Stone American ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing four small carvings he is sending Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent ink and pencil on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone praising carvings and ideas Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger about current work Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger with description and drawing of recently completed work, "An Atomic Baby" Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone commenting that Atomic Baby is interesting Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger concerning possible problems in work on small dance figures requested by Wiesendanger Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Logan with additional details about "Garfish" Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone, tells of travel plans, and therefore will not be able to see Stone Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger describing land he would like to purchase for studio Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Wiesendanger to Stone requesting more information about the property. Willard Stone American ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease descibes a cedar log that is of interest Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing several pieces of wood he has found Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease asking about living near the Foundation to enable him to do research and study with Crumbo Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease, Woodrow Wilson Crumbo Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone about moving Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Gilcrease to Stone agreeing with Stone's need to do his best Thomas Gilcrease, Willard Stone Native American; Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease telling of finishing" Let Them Live", also has self portrait Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing difficulties casting and about a visit from Acee Blue Eagle Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease, Acee Blue Eagle Native American; Cherokee descent pencil on paper
Letter from Stone to Mrs.Teenor about a beam that Gilcrease wants carved Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease hoping he likes the carving done on light fixtures and indicates he will carve the fireplace when it is finished Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about six newly completed sculptures but also being discouraged with present work Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing difficulty working with clay in hot weather, finding a source for wood in New York and wood is best medium for sculpture Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Hargrett telling of infection in two of his fingers Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease concerning idea of making busts of tribal leaders Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about having started on bust of Opothle Yohola from a book by Grant Foreman Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease, Grant Foreman Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about receiving pictures of Chiefs from Chronicles of Oklahoma Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent ink on paper
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger stating has started work on head of Stand Watie and asks if any other historical figures are wanted Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Wiesendanger relating story behind a new carving, Lady of Spring, includes sketch Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing sculpture of a wood carver Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease stating Stone has taken Common Prayer for repair Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
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. Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Logan saying he hopes that Gilcrease will consider time spent in building studio as part of year's work Willard Stone Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about the finish of construction of studio and will now be able to work on bigger sculptures Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease describing a new figure and asking Gilcrease if he likes Stone's subjects or techniques Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease with a drawing of an eagle dancer he hopes to carve Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease giving reasons for move Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about mould making and a young talented Cherokee whose work he wants Gilcrease to see Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease Native American; Cherokee descent
Letter from Stone to Gilcrease about working on a bust of Sequoyah with a drawing of "The Sofkie Makers" Willard Stone, Thomas Gilcrease, Sequoyah Native American; Cherokee descent