Ellsworth Woodward papers, 1905-1939 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Ellsworth Woodward papers, 1905-1939Add to your cart.

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 10

Primary Creator: Woodward, Ellsworth, 1861-1939.

Extent: 4.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically by topic. The collection consists of four boxes. It is 2 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 00/00/1947. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Art -- Southern States -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century., Art -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States., Arts, American -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- 20th century., Decorative arts -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 20th century., Graphic arts -- United States -- History -- 20th century., Louisiana Art Teachers' Association., Newcomb College. Art Dept., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century., New Orleans Art Association., Southern States Art League., Woodward, Ellsworth, 1861-1939.

Forms of Material: Biographies., Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Etchings (prints), Minutes., Pamphlets., Photographs., Speeches.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of correspondence, speeches and other papers of Ellsworth Woodward. The collection also contains material related to the Louisiana Art Teachers Association and the Southern States Art League.

Biographical Note

Ellsworth Woodward was born July 14, 1861, in Seeconk, Massachusetts, and was educated at the Rhode Island School of Design. He was appointed professor of art at Tulane University in 1885. When the Newcomb College was organized, he became director of the Art School, and held this position until his retirement in 1931. He was one of the founders of the New Orleans Art Association, and was active in the Southern States Art League and the Louisiana Art Teachers' Association. An artist himself, his etchings, drawings, and paintings were exhibited locally and nationally. Professor Woodward advocated for occupations in the fine handicrafts and in the arts. He died on February 28, 1939.

Subject/Index Terms

Art -- Southern States -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century.
Art -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States.
Arts, American -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- 20th century.
Decorative arts -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 20th century.
Graphic arts -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Louisiana Art Teachers' Association.
Newcomb College. Art Dept.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century.
New Orleans Art Association.
Southern States Art League.
Woodward, Ellsworth, 1861-1939.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Accruals: Additional items donated on August 21, 1964 from Mrs. L. Austin Fontenot, Jr. (nee Ruth Robertson).

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Ethel Hutson.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Related Materials: Southern States Art League records (Manuscripts Collection 11)

Preferred Citation: Ellsworth Woodward papers, Manuscripts Collection 10, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Added subject headings 4/16/2010. LAC entered information into Archon January 2011.

Other Note: <span class="subfieldMarcData">OCLC Number: 606852595</span>

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1905-1939, undated],
[Box 2: Speeches],
[Box 3: Louisiana Art Teachers' Association and Southern States Art League],
[Box 4: Biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, exhibitions, dedications, pamphlets, art work prints, and copper plate etchings],
[All]

Box 1: Correspondence, 1905-1939, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1905Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1911Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1923Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1925Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1926Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1927Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Correspondence, 1928Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Correspondence, 1929Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1930Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Correspondence, 1933Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Correspondence, 1934Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Correspondence, 1935Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Correspondence, 1936Add to your cart.
Folder 16: Correspondence, 1937Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Correspondence, 1938Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Correspondence, 1939Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 2: SpeechesAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Addresses made to the Annual Conventions of the Southern States Art League, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1935-1939Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Address delivered before the Atlanta Art Association by Ellsworth Woodward, president of the Southern States Art League, on the dedication of the high museum, 1926 October 16Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Address by Ellsworth Woodward, vice-president and acting director of the Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, on the occasion of the unveiling of the painting presented by Mr. S.H. KressAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: The Art Congress at PragueAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Art in the CollegesAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Art in EducationAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Art in Motion PicturesAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Art in the SouthAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Art in the SouthAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Art Resources of LouisianaAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: Art Taught as a Means of ExpressionAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: A Collection of Old Textiles and EmbroideriesAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Composition BookAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Dry Point Etching: How it is DoneAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: Everyday ArtAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: The Future of College Instruction in ArtAdd to your cart.
Folder 17: The Happy IslesAdd to your cart.
Folder 18: The Lesser ArtsAdd to your cart.
Folder 19: The Magic of New OrleansAdd to your cart.
Folder 20: The Making of Tulane Artists and DesignersAdd to your cart.
Folder 21: To Members of the Senior ClassAdd to your cart.
Folder 22: Nature versus DesignAdd to your cart.
Folder 23: Newcomb College School founded, 1887Add to your cart.
Folder 24: Philadelphia, 1906 February 21Add to your cart.
Folder 25: The Quest for Art in New OrleansAdd to your cart.
Folder 26: The Rational Mind Confronted by Irrational CircumstancesAdd to your cart.
Folder 27: Realized Castles in SpainAdd to your cart.
Folder 28: Reflections upon Art and ManufactureAdd to your cart.
Folder 29: Remarks made before the Parent-Teacher Association, Tuscaloosa, 1937 June 21Add to your cart.
Folder 30: Suggestions for Beautifying the Grounds of Sophie Newcomb Memorial CollegeAdd to your cart.
Folder 31: The Value of Practical IncentiveAdd to your cart.
Folder 32: What has Art to do with Practical Things, 1920 February 14Add to your cart.
Folder 33: Other untitled speechesAdd to your cart.
Folder 34: Speeches and compositions not by Ellsworth WoodwardAdd to your cart.
Box 3: Louisiana Art Teachers' Association and Southern States Art LeagueAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Louisiana Art Teachers' Association correspondence, 1913-1916Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Louisiana Art Teachers' AssociationAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Southern States Art League minutes, constitution, membership lists, and other related materialAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Southern States Art League pamphlets, 1923-1930Add to your cart.
Box 4: Biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, exhibitions, dedications, pamphlets, art work prints, and copper plate etchingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Biographical sketches; in memorium, 1939Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Ellsworth Woodward memorial exhibition Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, 1939 October 8-30Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Exhibitions; dedication of Woodward WayAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Newspaper clippingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Pamphlets and printed matter not by WoodwardAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Photographs and replications of art work by Ellsworth WoodwardAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Photograph of Ellsworth WoodwardAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Drawing by Emma Ruth BurgessAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Copper plate etching for "Old Poydras Market, New Orleans"Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Copper plate etching for "French Market, New Orleans", 1887Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Copper plate etching of New Orleans cottage, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Copper plate etching of old fireplace, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Copper plate of French Market door, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Cardboard plate for printing with image of Ellsworth WoodwardAdd to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1905-1939, undated],
[Box 2: Speeches],
[Box 3: Louisiana Art Teachers' Association and Southern States Art League],
[Box 4: Biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, exhibitions, dedications, pamphlets, art work prints, and copper plate etchings],
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