Lukens (Glen), collection on, 1930-1950

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Title:
Collection on Glen Lukens
Dates:
1930-1950
Creators:
Lukens, Glen (1887-1967) and Ball, F. Carlton, 1911-1992
Abstract:
The collection on Glen Lukens consists of correspondence, course syllabi, two typescripts, and a gallery pamphlet relating to ceramicist, glassmaker, and jewelry designer Glen Lukens (1887-1967). The collection includes three letters and a packet of notes concerning technical glaze formulae written by Lukens and addressed to Miss Bertes Greenleaf -- a former student. The letters are dated in 1934 and 1940. The collection also includes an essay by Lukens ("California Desert Glass"), a pamphlet profiling Glen Lukens and his work published by Dalzell Hatfield Galleries (Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles), and a poem by Ten Broeck Williams ("The Potter and the Clay"). Lastly, the collection contains two University of Southern California Department of Fine Arts syllabi by F. Carlton Ball, who was also a student of Lukens, an artist, and a professor at USC. The syllabi--both undated--are for Fine Arts 330: Ceramics and a beginning pottery course. Glen Lukens taught courses in ceramics, metalwork, and jewelry making at the University of Southern California during the 1930s.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
0.21 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Collection on Glen Lukens, Collection no. 5374, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The collection on Glen Lukens consists of correspondence, course syllabi, two typescripts, and a gallery pamphlet relating to ceramicist, glassmaker, and jewelry designer Glen Lukens (1887-1967). The collection includes three letters and a packet of notes concerning technical glaze formulae written by Lukens and addressed to Miss Bertes Greenleaf -- a former student. The letters are dated in 1934 and 1940. The collection also includes an essay by Lukens ("California Desert Glass"), a pamphlet profiling Glen Lukens and his work published by Dalzell Hatfield Galleries (Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles), and a poem by Ten Broeck Williams ("The Potter and the Clay"). Lastly, the collection contains two University of Southern California Department of Fine Arts syllabi by F. Carlton Ball, who was also a student of Lukens, an artist, and a professor at USC. The syllabi--both undated--are for Fine Arts 330: Ceramics and a beginning pottery course. Glen Lukens taught courses in ceramics, metalwork, and jewelry making at the University of Southern California during the 1930s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Thomas Mueller, February 7, 2022.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Bo Doub
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-05 16:42:31 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Collection on Glen Lukens, Collection no. 5374, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-2587
specol@usc.edu
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