Cynthia Reeves Snow Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2003-0156

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains audio cassettes, photographs, correspondence, ephemera, notes, publications, memorials pertaining to the artist Cynthia Snow. Most of the material relates to her memorial celebrations, with many personal rememberance notes by her students, friends, and family.

Dates

undated, 1927, 2001
Majority of material found in 2001 - 2001

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Celebrated artist Cynthia Reeves Snow was born in North Carolina on October 2, 1906. She was one of five children born to Betty and John Reeves and was educated at the University of North Carolina and Peabody College. After teaching in North Carolina and Florida, Mrs. Snow joined the faculty of the University of Connecticut in 1948. She received dozens of awards in regional and national juried exhibitons and was featured in many one person shows. Her work was included in several international touring exhibits throughout Japan, South America, Mexico, and France. Upon her retirement in 1977, Mrs. Snow moved to Del Mar, California, and continued to paint. In 1985 she was awarded first prize in the Del Mar Centennial Artists' Juried Exhibit. Mrs. Snow continued to exhibit up until 2000. Cynthia Reeves Snow died on May 21, 2001.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains audio cassettes, photographs, correspondence, ephemera, notes, publications, memorials pertaining to the artist Cynthia Snow.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated after Mrs. Snow's death and memorial in Storrs, CT, in 2001.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University, its history, administration, faculty, staff and students. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Subjects

Clippings (information artifacts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Publications (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus