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Ricky Gomez
Scope and Contents
The papers of Joseph Glasco measure 5.3 linear feet and date from 1925 to 2019. The papers document his career as a painter and sculptor through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional activity material, printed material, and photographic materials.
Biographical material consists of school records, leases, and a biographical account.
Correspondence consists of letters from family members including Glasco's mother, siblings, and some of his nieces and nephews. Also included are letters with various art museums and galleries in which Glasco exhibited his works. Some of the correspondence files include sketches and photographs.
Writings consist of some notes and notepads by Glasco. Also included are writings on Glasco by others. The writings by other are primarily draft articles for publication that also include edits and comments made by Glasco.
Professional activity includes materials related to exhibitions with Meredith and Long company and with the Whitney Museum. Also included is an award of excellence, an exhibition checklist, some sketches, and inventory of items donated to the Hirshhorn Museum. There is also a scrapbook (compiled by the artist's mother) containing report cards, military service records, and photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings related to his art career.
Printed material consists of articles on Glasco, newspaper clippings and exhibition announcements and catalogs related to exhibitions Glasco participated in.
Photographic material consists of photographs of Glasco, his friends and family, and his artwork. Also included are transparencies and slides of his artwork.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
18 photocopies were donated in 1985 by Joseph Glasco and transferred to the NMAA/PG library after microfilming. A majority of the collection was donated in 2021 by Jospeh Galsco estate advisor, Marti Mayo, and estate trustee, Richard Orrock.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2023.
