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Sarah Mundy
Scope and Contents
The papers of Illinois glass artist Michael Higgins measure 1.2 linear feet and date from 1949 to 1973. The collection documents Higgins's role in founding and furthering craft organizations in the mid-west.
Records include correspondence regarding exhibitions and craft organization activities. Professional files contain drawings, photographs of the exhibition Contemporary Living (1952), exhibition records, transcripts for panel talks, a Kenneth Bates show review typescript, and organizational files for the American Craftsmen's Council, Midwest Designer-Craftsmen, and a few other organizations. Also found are printed materials consisting of clippings and exhibition catalogs.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 1975 by Michael Higgins.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Sarah Mundy in 2022.