Rip Matteson Collection, 2010

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Summary

Title:
Rip Matteson Collection
Dates:
2010
Creators:
Matteson, Richard V. (Rip) 1920-2011
Abstract:
The collection consists of small watercolor sketches and cartoons drawn by artist Rip Matteson.
Extent:
1 box
Language:
Preferred citation:

Rip Matteson Collection, PIC 003, Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of three framed cartoons by artist Rip Matteson, a 2010 paperbound book by Matteson, a collection of 50 small watercolor sketches and quotations. Detailed description: 1 Box contains: Cartoon 1: “Hi, my name is Morton and I’ll be serving you. Foster here will be your cook.” 7” x 9” in black frame, graphite pencil drawing with sepia wash. Cartoon 2: “Hasn’t taught me a new trick in years. He may be too old.” Approximately 11”x14” matted in 16” x 19” black frame. Graphite pencil black and white drawing. Cartoon 3: “Mondays at the Metropolitan.” Approximately 12” x 15” in matted 14.5” x 18.5” black frame. Graphite pencil and water color. Book: Paperbound 8.5” x 11” book, Beauty Love & Looking Good by Rip Matteson, Lulu.com publisher, 2010. Handwritten note on 1st page “To Barbara and Max [Tadlock], Beautiful People Filled with Love! Rip.” 50 small color watercolor sketches and quotations on 4.25” x 5.5 “ paper. Some images are in the book above and some are not. One framed certificate of recognition to Max Tadlock for becoming a Professor Emeritus at Monterey Peninsula College. Silver wood frame is approximately 14” x 16.5”.

Biographical / historical:

Richard V. (Rip) Matteson founded the Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Art Department in September 1949 and worked at MPC until September 1964 when he resigned to take a position as Dean of Instruction at Peralta College in Oakland. Through his career at MPC, Matteson held a variety of different positions.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Library by Barbara and Max Tadlock in 2013. Max Tadlock was MPC President from 1980-1985.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department staff.
Date Prepared:
2010
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for viewing and research by advance appointment.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heirs for permission to publish.

Preferred citation:

Rip Matteson Collection, PIC 003, Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department

Location of this collection:
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
Contact:
(831) 646-4095
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