Works of art

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The collections contains the following materials: original artwork, newspaper clippings, writings, correspondence, letters, awards, teaching materials, International Arts Movement (IAM) papers.

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Signed artwork (representing the letters of the alphabet), created and donated by Colorado artists to benefit Denver Public Library during the Fourth Annual Booklover's Ball on October 12, 2001. The card "DPL" was created by the painter, Edward Ruscha.

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The collection contains Weschler's scrapbook; 1 water color and 1 pencil sketch related to Ski Troop training.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE This collection spans 1941-2000. The materials primarily document Bradley's World War II service with the North Pacific Combat School. Included in the collection are drafts of Bradley's memoirs, which were published in book form as Aleutian Echoes. The collection also contains military records, instructional material from the North Pacific Combat School and limited correspondence with other World War II veterans. Bradley's pencil sketches, pen and...

Scope and Contents The collection contains original prints, watercolors, woodcuts, poems and music formated as 42 Christmas cards created and/or sent by Nelly and Hartley Alexander (1930, n.d.); Dean Babcock (1918, n.d.); Jane and Gustave Bauman (n.d.); Ann and Gardner Biscoe (n.d.); Francis E. and Harriet V. Bouck (n.d.); Isabelle Caldwell (n.d.); Central City Opera House Association (n.d.); Kate and Kenneth Chapman (1937); Rose Dewey (n.d.); Jisella Douglas (n.d.); Florence and Arthur Fisher (n.d.); Donald...

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1 portrait sketch by soldier Dennis R. Huntley.

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The collection contains Overbeck's original sketch and final color rendering for the flag with a description of the colors and symbols. "The Seal of the City and County of Denver," and "The Significance of the Seal" by Ben Draper; notes.

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The collection contains a scrapbook containing copies of personal correspondence (1942-1945); 1 pen and ink drawing of military hats/caps (ca.1943).

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The collection contains a pencil sketch by Puzycki: "Chow Hounds" (1945); General Order 72 (Bronze Star award, May 1946); autographed 100 Lira note (ca.1945); photograph album with views of soldiers at Camp Hale, Colo. and in Italy as well as 43 loose bw and color photographs of Camp Hale, Camp Swift, and Italy.

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The collection consists of a number watercolors of Kiska Island, Alaska (1943).

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The George Elbert Burr Papers span the years 1881 to 1985 with the bulk of the material dating between 1925 and 1945. The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts and articles on Burr, exhibit catalogs, pamphlets and photographs. A majority of the correspondence consists of the letters Burr wrote to Cyrus Boutwell, a friend and colleague who managed a gallery in Denver, Colorado that exhibited Burr's work. The correspondence sent to Boutwell provides insight into Burr's personal life,...

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Collection contains graphic arts, note cards, postcards, original artwork (watercolors, sketches, gouache), copies of paintings (ca. 1930s?)

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The collection contains a sampling of Benedict's commercial and residential design work with plans dating from the beginning of his architectural practice in Denver in 1910 through 1929. These plans provide an opportunity to evaluate Benedict during his formative and more productive design periods. Included are two sets of commercial designs for the Central National Bank Building (1910) and the Roger W. Woodbury Branch Library of the Denver Public Library (1912), with residential designs for...

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Collection contains scrapbook, correspondence, clippings, photographs, exhibition catalogs, other memorabilia. Includes a few sketches and drawings.

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Collection contains examples of True's abstract and realistic artwork, nudes, outdoor scenes, and biographical information, exhibition history and financial records.

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Design notes, articles by Strawn, exhibition programs, newspaper clippings, syllabuses,photos of paintings, New Lines portfolio of drawings and watercolors by Bernice and Mel Strawn (1957), Transitions by Strawn.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The bulk of the collection comprises his architectural plans for residential and commercial projects located primarily in Colorado and the West. The records span 1930 to 2002. The amount of project documents is limited to his design studies and his job description sheets for numerous buildings. His numerous articles and publications form part of the collection. Topics in these articles include solar energy, the ecology and related health concerns. Crowther incorporated solar...

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The collection contains correspondence, photographs and a scrapbook all related to Wilson's World War II service. Correspondence, reference files, drafts, manuscripts and articles document Wilson's writings about the 10th Mountain Division's history and the contributions of its veterans to the post-war ski industry. Photographs, memorabilia and correspondence provide a record of some of Wilson's involvment with the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division and the International...

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The artwork consists of a six pencil sketches entitled: "Interior of Barracks," "Church at Pietro Colora," Alps at Lake del Predil," "Torbole on Lago di Garda," "With the 86th Regiment at Villa Milano," and "Church of Lizzano in Belvedere" (ca. 1945).

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Watercolor landscape with pen and ink depicting the various buildings, tents and topographical features found at Camp Hale, Colo. (ca.1943).

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Collection contains pen and ink drawings (copies, originals) of 10th Mountain Division subjects (1988-2005); drawing documentation by Robert J. Drew (2002); obituary (2008); copies of the National Ski association bulletin #10 (1942) and training certification (1940).

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1 pencil sketch of an uknown soldier by soldier Sol Wachovsky.

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The collection contains an assortment of pen-and-ink drawings (some with ink wash) of locations in Colo.: Aspen, Garden of the Gods, Leadville, Independence, Buena Vista, Salida, Mt. Sopris (1944); Ski-troop training (1944); military operations in Italy (1945); correspondence; ephemera; military papers. The artwork was originally part of a spiral bound artist's pad.