Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Vawter, Will, 1871-1941
- Abstract:
- The Vawter mss., 1919-1922, consists of those paintings prepared by John William "Will" Vawter, 1871-1941, Indiana artist, for illustrating The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley and The Maturity of James Whitcomb Riley by John Marcus Dickey.
- Extent:
- 0.2 Linear Feet (2 folios)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Vawter mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
John William "Will" Vawter, 1871-1941, was an Indiana artist and illustrator who was a member of the Brown County School of artists. He was born in Boone County, West Virginia on April 13, 1871. When he was six years old, his family moved to Greenfield, Indiana. While living there, he met and developed a relationship with poet James Whitcomb Riley, who also lived in Greenfield. Vawter's first commercial artwork was done for various newspapers and magazines, such as the Indianapolis Sentinel and Life. However, he is best known for illustrating many of James Whitcomb Riley's books of poetry. In 1908, Vawter moved to Nashville, Indiana to join the Brown County Art Colony. His impressionistic paintings often featured local landscapes and residents in Brown County, and his work frequently won prizes when it was exhibited at the Hoosier Salon and the Brown County Art Gallery Association. Will Vawter died on February 11, 1941 in Nashville, Indiana.
- Scope and Content:
The Vawter mss., 1919-1922, consists of those paintings with black, gray and white wash prepared by Will Vawter, 1871-1941, Indiana artist, for illustrating The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley and The Maturity of James Whitcomb Riley by John Marcus Dickey, published in 1919 and 1922 (Lilly PS2706 .D542 and Lilly PS2706. D482). There are a total of 31 paintings. An inventory is on file.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer: 1978
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Missing
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Vawter mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu