The collection is arranged into 4 series. All series are arranged chronologically. Series 1: Letters, 1922-1976 (Box 1; 15 folders) Series 2: File Concerning a Reception for Jonathan Daniels, 1946 (Box 1; 14 folders) Series 3: Printed Material, 1924-1976 (Boxes 1-2; 17 folders) Series 4: Photographs, 1915-1972 (Box 2; 18 folders)
Access Note / Rights:
The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment.
Summary:
This small collection of the papers of sculptor Marion Walton measures 0.8 linear feet and dates from 1915-1976. Fifteen folders of letters written to Marion and her mother Blanche Wetherill Walton include many from artists and photographers, writers, musicians and composers, and political figures. Also found are printed materials, photographs, and a file concerning a reception for author Jonathan Daniels.
Citation:
Marion Walton papers, 1915-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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In 1933, Walton had a solo exhibition at the Weyhe Gallery and later participated in numerous group exhibitions primarily in New York City and in Paris, France. Her work is represented in private collections in the United States and abroad, and in the museum of the University of Nebraska.
Walton taught students in her studio in New York City and at Sarah Lawrence College. She was also a member of Artists Equity and a charter member of the Sculptors Guild.
Walton was married to James Putnam, assistant to the President of the publishing house, MacMillan Company.
Marion Walton died in 1996.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
The Marion Walton papers were donated in 1976 by Marion Walton.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
