Artists -- United States

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The items comprising the Russell Collection were gathered by R.D. Warden.  The collection consists of approximately 7,000 items, among which are 900 books.  Exhibit and gallery catalogs, advertisements, and news articles about the "cowboy artist" Russell and his colleagues are included in the collection. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln acquired the collection in 1977.

Scope and Contents The Kees-Helm collection includes original copies of sheet music with lyrics and music written by Kees and music written by Helm. Many of the pieces of sheet music are only partially completed. Along with sheet music the collection includes drafts of lyrics and verses, notecards with lyrics, and index cards with ideas for songs. These materials are typed and handwritten, the majority in Kees' hand. The correspondence includes letters that Kees sent to Helm and other individuals....

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The papers consists of original artwork and prints, original Kewpie comics, newspaper and magazine clippings of O'Neill's artwork, and photocopies of letters to and from Jamie O'Neill while in school in Nebraska.

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The records include minutes, postcards, and mailings created by the Sheldon Art Association.

Abstract

College of Arts and Sciences