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program of art exhibitions... THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO ART COLLECTION, a division of the College of Arts and Sciences, is responsible for the art exhibitions on the Orona campus. At least seven shows are presented each month during the academic year, and also in the Summer Arts Festival. Frequently, special shows are arranged in balcony gallery and the Oakes Room, Fogler Library; in the M.C.A. Building; in several of the dormitory lounges; and in other public areas. Except for the occassional students and amateur exhibitions, all shows are of original art by professional artists and craftsmen, many of whom live and/or work in Maine. There is no admission charge. The galleries in Carnegie Hall are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All other galleries, respective buildings hours.
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STEVEN L. JONES [deleted]
February 11, 1977
David C. Driskell [deleted]
Hey David,
Enjoyed my day with the Driskells as I returned here from the Southland last month. We're looking forward to a more extensive review of the collection and library files at some future date.
Enclosed find a copy of the Georgia Folk Art catalog I promised you as well as an added bonus (lucky you) -- a copy of 19TH CENTURY mag with the latest Thomas Day article in it. Note: Carl Anthony finally got that paper of his on Afro-American architecture and slave quarters published (that you already have a copy of) in LANDSCAPE magazine vol 20, no 3 (Spring, 1976) and vol 21, no 1 (Fall, 1976) just in case you hear about it and think you don't have it.
Now for reminders on your list of things to do: 1) I need an official estimate of the cost of repairing the damage on my W. H. Johnson print (it must be for over $100.) Deaccession copy is enclosed. I did write the Fisk Art Dept. 2) You were to write the L.A. County Museum for zeroxes of all pics in crafts and architecture from the exhibit. 3) You were to write the L.A. Museum about the other copies of the catalog for me (to ask for 9 more -- they owe me at least 4 more since I only got 1) 4) Return Herbert Hemphill pic of face vessell to me it was a loan not charged for) -- see enclosed zerox of it. 5) Did you ever get any catalogs to Bill Barrett (photographer of Tom Day pics) You had said you'd get him 2 or 3. 6) Return my Atlanta building pics sent out to L.A. to you there in August. 7) Papers of mine not returned: a. Macletus Dejoie paper on Metoyers in Louisiana. b. John Vlach paper on shotgun house (you returned the illustrations but not the text)
Immediate action on the first five is respectfully requested.
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the exhibit included the sixty top black artists of the last 200 years. His was one. Also in Los Angeles Cal, it was seen in a catalogue there.
I appreciate it if you could give me a lead that I might follow it. I want the authenticity of it. May be you know where this exhibition is placed permanently.
Thanks in advance.
Yrs Truly (Ms.) Leona M. Webster (Sister)
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GEORGE WEISSMAN 100 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017
Vice Chairman of the Board PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED
April 4, 1977
Dear Mr. Driskell:
Last week was the first time that I had an opportunity to view "Two Centuries of Black American Art," although of course I went through your beautiful catalogue in great detail when it was published last fall. I want to tell you we are very grateful for the tremendous job you did in assembling such a stunning collection.
The opening in Dallas was a very special occasion for me -- all the more so because I had the chance to meet you and Mrs. Driskell. We at Philip Morris are delighted that the show has been received with great enthusiasm in every city. We think it is important to share this body of outstanding talent with as many people as possible.
I am very proud of this exhibition, and I know that many others feel exactly as I do. Our deepest thanks for making it all possible.
Cordially, George
George Weissman
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Mr. David Driskell [deleted]
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May 2, 1977
Ms. Leona M. Webster [deleted]
Dear Ms; Webster:
Thank you for your letter of March 4 concerning your brother's work that is included in a traveling exhibition called "Two Centuries of Black American Art".
The exhibition about which you have inquired opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in September of last year. It has since been seen at the High Museum in Atlanta and is now at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. It will open at the Brooklyn Museum on June 23, 1977. You will receive an invitation for that event. There were no judges in the show and no prizes were given. I served as curator of the exhibition and selected all of the works. The work I chose of Mr. Webster's is called "Nativity" and is from the Collection of the National Collection of Fine Arts at the Smithsonian in Washington. I would be delighted to have more information on your brother as I try to keep an active file on the work of our artist and write about them as I have the time and support. I hope you will visit the exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
Sincerely yours,
David C. Driskell Professor of Art University of Maryland, College Park
