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Lillian W. Senior letter to B. F. Larsen

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6296

Scope and Contents note

The Lillian W. Senior letter addressed to B.F. Larsen in 1937 gives updates on the life of Lillian W. Senior with regard to her art. She recalls memories of her tutelage under Larsen and makes a request for him to come and see her new work displayed at the Art Barn. B.F. Larsen was an instructor of art at Springville High School in 1907. He taught art at Brigham Young University and served as head of the art department at BYU for more than twenty years.

Dates

  • 1937

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Lillian W. Senior letter to B. F. Larsen must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Lillian W. Senior is the wife of Clair M. Senior. She was born around 1905. She gained a huge part of her artistic development from B.F. Larsen. She had an art show displayed at the Art Barn in 1937.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Lillian W. Senior letter to B. F. Larsen is addressed to B.F. Larsen in 1937 and is regarding Lillian's art show at the Art Barn as well as her improvement in art.

Custodial History note

Donated by the Springville Museum of Art in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Springville Museum of Art; 1990.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because the letter is regarding art in the west.

Related Archival Materials note

Sixty pages from the life of B.F. Larsen, artist and teacher; BX 8670.1 .L329L 1988.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008.

Title
Register of Lillian W. Senior letter to B. F. Larsen
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
Date
9 October 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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