John Craxton
- Location: University of Stirling Archives and Special Collections
- Reference Number: AC/AF/C/17
- Date: 1973-2024
- Description: This folder contains information on John Craxton.
This folder contains catalogues, correspondence, essays, biography, memorandums, photograph, cards, installation specifications.
AC/AF/C/17/1 - Book of John Craxton 'A Modern Odyssey', published by Pallant House Gallery in 2023, with a letter from Simon Martin to Sarah Bromage on 3 Nov 2023 and 2 booklets, 4 cards of the exhibition 'A Modern Odyssey' from 28 Oct 2023 to 21 Apr 2024
AC/AF/C/17/2 - Pallant House Gallery Magazine, Issue 58, Autumn/Winter 2023/24
AC/AF/C/17/3 - Book of John Craxton 'Drawn to Light', published by Me‘her, 2023, with two booklets of the exhibition Drawn to Light from 5 Apr to 23 July 2023
AC/AF/C/17/4 - Book of John Craxton 'A Greek Soul', published by Benaki Museum, 2022, with 4 cards with cover of John Craxton's painting from Benaki Museum and 3 tickets for 'Greek Culture' exhibition in Benaki Museum
AC/AF/C/17/5 - Biography of John Craxton from Artists | James Hyman Gallery
AC/AF/C/17/6 - Invitation to the principal for the opening of Dovecot, from Alastair & Elizabeth Salvesen and David Weir, 2008
AC/AF/C/17/7 - Book 'Dovecot Tapestries. The Jubilee of the Dovecot Tapestries 1912-62'. The Scottish Committee of the Art Council of Great Britain. Accompanying an exhibition during the Edinburgh Festival 1962
AC/AF/C/17/8 Postcard with one of John Craxton artworks, a man laying down with green, red, yellow and white colors. Addressed to Jane [Cameron, curator] at the University of Stirling.
AC/AF/C/17/9 Stack of papers 17 copies, A Memorioal to Tom Leadbetter Cottrell, Frist Principal and Vice -Chancellor of the University, 1965-73. Landscape with the Elements, A Tapestry designed by John Craston and woven at the Dovecot Studios for the University of Stirling as a Memorial to Tom Cottrell
AC/AF/C/17/10 Copy of the Landscape of Elements by John Craxton. Bottom is Tom Leadbetter Cottrell First Stirling Principal Vice Chancellor Stirling University 1965-1973. Black and White
AC/AF/C/17/11 Card, Booklet x 3, Papers x4, Card with a horse head on the front, addressed to Jane Cameron, curator. Booklets and papers are information about the Landscape with Elements designed by John Craxton and woven by the Dovecot Studios as a Memorial to Tom Cottrell.
AC/AF/C/17/12 A Letter to Jolyon Dodgson in regards to the Cottrell Memorial Tapestry being complete and be unveiled at the MacRobert Centre September 3, 1976. Letter is from R G Bomont, University Secretary
AC/AF/C/17/13 Memorandum, Letter, Sketch University of Stirling Memorandum from Mr. I.C. Miller to Mr. J. Dodgson about J. Dodgson not knowing about the arrangements for the fixing of the tapestry for Sept. 1, 1976. Letter to Norman Walker about Cottrell Memorial Tapestry and Fireproofing. Sketch Showing method of fixing tapestry to wall section.
AC/AF/C/17/14 Response letter from Jolyon Dodgson to go to the small private luncheon immediatley preceding the ceremony of unvieling the Cottrell Memorial Tapestry on Friday, September 3rd 1976.
AC/AF/C/17/15 Letter to John Craxton from Miss Matilda Mitchell about the tapestry that was loaned to them being 11' high by 18' wide. There was no need to make the same measurments but she tells him it felt like the right size for the space.
AC/AF/C/17/16 Handwritten letter to Matilda Mitchell from John Craxton. He is in Morrocco and will work on the tapestry when he gets back. "I sow like a moth. Don't I‘" Talks about visiting Edinburgh and that he can face a challenge.
AC/AF/C/17/17 Letter to John Craxton from Matilda Mitchell. " Dear Johnny" Hoping he can send them designs so that the Art committee can officially commission him without further delay. "The foyer so badly needs something that is specially created for it"
AC/AF/C/17/18 Letter from John Craxton to Matilda Mitchell about his ideas for the tapestry.
AC/AF/C/17/19 Letter from Matilda Mitchell to John Craxton 16, March, 1973. "I think the stretcher seems a very sensible idea and we all look forward to seeing your cartoon."
AC/AF/C/17/20 Letter from Matilda Mitchell to John Craxton 19, April, 1973. " I do dislike hurring people and I do hope you will forgive this letter." The Art Commity is going to meet soon and wanted to have his designs in before so that he could be officially commisioned.
AC/AF/C/17/21 Letter from Matilda Mitcehll to John Craxton 7, May, 1973. "I must be rather horrid to receive yet another letter asking for things! I begin to feel that if I actually send this, you may well refuse to make the tapestry designs for us at all out of sheer annoyance."
AC/AF/C/17/22 Letter form Douglas Hall to Matilda Mitchell 18, May, 1973. "I would be in favour of making it, at the stage when it is finally clear just what John Craxton is offerring, and, of course, what it will cost." Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
AC/AF/C/17/23 Letter from Matilda Mitchell to John Craxton 10, July, 1973. "Please don't be cross at another letter!" There is a worry about how much money is available and the Art Committee needs art in more rooms and needs to discuss cost.
AC/AF/C/17/24 Memorandum to Professor T A Dunn from Matilda Mitchell 3, September, 1973. John Craxton Tapestry. John Craxton is one of the best choices to make. His idea at the time were for four tapestry panels representing the 'elements' of earth, air, fire and water. Now doing a full- size cartoon of the tapestry. Suggested fee to Craxton, traveling and related costs.
AC/AF/C/17/25 Memorandum to Cottrell Memorial Committee for information Miss Mitchell from Professor Dunn. 5 September 1973. "I would suggest that , when the cartoon is available, steps should be taken to enable members of the Memorial Committee to see it, since they might consider it an appropiate object as part of the Memorial."
AC/AF/C/17/26 Memorandum to Professor T A Dunn From Matilda Mitchell 20, December 1973. Craxton Commission- Public Grant.
AC/AF/C/17/27 Note, "Careful how you handle any possible support for the Craxton," "MMM"
AC/AF/C/17/28 Memorandum to The Art Committee and Anthony Phillips from Matilda Michell 18, April, 1974. John Craxton Tapestry. "At the moment, he is following up the idea of some sort of inscription which he was planning to build into the border"
AC/AF/C/17/29 Letters x2, Letter to Archie Brennan The Edinburgh Tapestry Company 12, July, 1976. " I am making enquiries about the best day for the hanging and my secretary will be in touch with you." from R G Bomont University Secretary. Letter to R. G. Bomont from Archie Brennan. 6 July , 1976. "Thank you for your letter giving the date for the unveiling of the tapestry."
AC/AF/C/17/30 Note, "See Also Lebarate FKE" or TKE
AC/AF/C/17/ 31 Memorandum to Miss M E Davidson from R G Bomont 1 September, 1976. John Craxton Tapestry. " I would be grateful if you could speak with him and ascertain what is required by way of upkeep and maintance of the tapestry." Letter to Bomont from Archie Brennen, notes and guidance for maintaince of the tapestry.
AC/AF/C/17/32 Memorandum to Miss M E Davidson from Mr. I C Miller Estates and Building Officer, 18 April 1986. Mac Robert Tapestry. Original note by Edward Gage on the Tapestry in the Main MacRobert Foyer.
AC/AF/C/17/33 Memorandum to Miss M E Davidson form R G Bomont 26 April 1977. Not enamoured with the guard rail for the tapestry and the cost is very expensive.
AC/AF/C/17/34 Letter, Dr. W. A. Cramond, Principal. 5 May 1978. Cottrell Memorial Tapestry. Refused permission for the tapestry to be moved, " I am manoevered around by an employee of my Committee. " List of terms for the removal of the tapestry. " There is no broader issue to be raised of whether this is the tapestry's permanent home."
AC/AF/C/17/35 Letter to Mrs D Butler from W A Cramond, Principle. 8 May, 1978. Cottrell Memorial Tapestry. The tapestry is specifically designed for that space and taking it down and storing it is a risk. The cost would come out of her budget." temporary removal for a short fixed period, provided its removal was supervised my the MacRobert Administration and they arrange adequate storage.
AC/AF/C/17/36 Memorandum to Margaret Davidson from Debbie Butler 7, March 1978. "With reference to. the Cottrell tapestry, I haven't yet heard anything further of its projected peregrinations but would lik to know whether there are any such plans to move it in the near future.
AC/AF/C/17/37 Letter x 2, Letter to Ms Butler from Mrs Mudie, 8, Janurary 1982. Questions about the tapestry and if it was really woven. "It looked like needle works to me". Responce letter from Mrs Butler. 12, January 1982. "it is designed by the artist John Craxton and woven at the Dovecote studios in Edinburgh under supervision of the well known weaver Archie Brennan."
AC/AF/C/17/38 Letter to Matilda Mitchell from Douglas Hall. 14, September 1973. Treating the Tapestry as a poetical manner, the theme being the four seasons. 104 x 81 ins. "the same size as the large painting Pastoral that was in Stirling. - Level: File
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