Edward Weston photographs, 1918-1946
Finding aid prepared by Kelley Wolfe Bachli, 2002; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
A portion of the processing of this collection was generously supported by
Arcadia
funds.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Finding aid last updated 7 July 2016.
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Title: Edward Weston photographs
Collection number: 613
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.75 linear ft.
(2 document boxes and 5 oversize boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1918-1946
Abstract: Collection consists of 256 original Edward Weston photographs, taken between 1918 and 1945, and ten pieces of correspondence.
195 of the prints are a series of 8×10 landscape photographs of California that Weston created for Westways magazine. The
remaining images are a variety of matted prints, including landscapes, still lifes, nudes, and portraits. Correspondence is
from Weston to Illiana Rosey and Rosario Mazzeo.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department
of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Creator:
Weston, Edward Henry
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
Property rights to the physical object belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are
retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
- Westways prints, gift of the Automobile Club of Southern California, 1959.
- Fifty prints purchased from Brett Weston, 1981.
- Portraits of Mina Cooper, gift of Herbert Arthur Klein, 1982.
- Correspondence purchased from Jeff Weber Rare Books, 1988.
Processed by Kelley Wolfe Bachli, 2002.
[Identification of item], Edward Weston Photographs (Collection 613). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
7120356
Edward Weston, (American, 1886-1958), was born in Highland Park, Illinois and from an early age was involved with photography.
He studied at the Illinois College of Photography in 1908, afterwards moving to Los Angeles to work for a commercial portrait
studio and eventually starting his own. Weston exhibited his works in many salons and exhibitions, making his works known
in the photographic community. In 1929 Weston moved to Carmel, California, where he would spend the rest of his life. Here
he was fascinated by his surroundings, producing many works in the Point Lobos coastal region. Weston stopped creating photographs
in 1948, suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Collection consists of 256 original Weston gelatin silver prints taken between 1918 and 1945 and ten pieces of correspondence
from Weston. 195 of the prints are a series of 8×10 landscape photographs of California that Weston created for Westways magazine.
The remaining images are a variety of matted prints, the majority taken around Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Point Lobos.
In addition, there are five nudes, including one of Tina Modotti, eight still-lives of vegetables and found objects, and portraits
of Mina Cooper, William Wilcox Robinson, Madeleine Ruthven, John Cowper Powys, Dillard King, and Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
Correspondence is to Illiana Rosey and Rosario Mazzeo.
Arranged in the following series:
- Westways Magazine
- Landscapes
- Still Lifes
- Portraits
- Correspondence.
Series 1, Westways Magazine, is organized by article themes. Series 2 through 5 are arranged chronologically.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Weston, Edward, 1886-1958--Archives.
Photographs.
1. Westways.
Scope and Content Note
Series of 8x10 landscape photographs of California that Weston created for Westways magazine. "Seeing California with Edward
Weston" was a regular feature in the magazine from 1937 to 1939, each issue typically featuring a double page spread of Weston
photographs. Verso of photographs are marked by the editors of Westways magazine, indicating publishing dimensions, cropping,
etc.
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Two letters to Illiana Rosey from Edward Weston. undated.
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Eight letters to Rosario Mazzeo from Edward Weston. 1953 November - 1955 October.