Dudley Crafts Watson Papers, 1909-1970

Summary

Creator:
Watson, Dudley Crafts, 1885-
Abstract:
Papers of the American painter, art critic, lecturer. Collection contains correspondence (1913-1965); sketches, photographs of artwork; exhibition catalogs and invitations; articles and other writings; clippings; 37 films of art from 69 countries which Watson used in his lectures.
Extent:
5.5 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Dudley Crafts Watson Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Dudley Crafts Watson Papers spans Watson's entire career as artist, teacher, lecturer and art tour guide. The collection contains awards, biographical data, books, correspondence, films, newspaper clippings, photographs, published material, sketches, writings and miscellaneous.

Published material includes brochures from several of Watson's tours, and the extensive film collection deals entirely with these travels, with each title giving the location(s) of a specific tour.

Biographical / historical:

Dudley Crafts Watson (1885-1972) was an artist known for his floral and marine landscapes. He was also an art teacher, and conducted tours of different areas of the world. He studied and later taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Dudley Crafts Watson , 1965-1966.
Arrangement:

Correspondence and clippings are arranged chronologically. All other series are arranged alphabetically by title, type or topic.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Dudley Crafts Watson Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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Contact:
315.443.2697
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