Leo King research material.
Scope and Contents
This collection represents the research material amassed by Leo King relating to Minnie Francis White (1891-1984), Robert Field Procter (1879-1984) and Betty Beadle (1924-2002).
Material includes reproductions of paintings and drawings, with information about the collections where the artworks are housed; correspondence between King and various art and cultural institutions; historical documentation, genealogical tables and press clippings.
Dates
- 1920 - 2000
Creator
- King, Leo ((Leonard Arthur)) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Leonard (Leo) Arthur King (1921-2015) studied sculpture and ceramics in the United Kingdom, later exhibiting in New Zealand, Australia and Italy. King gained a M.A. (Hons) (1990) and PhD. (1996) in Art History from the University of Auckland, and has contributed to New Zealand Potter; Ceramics: art and perception; and Art New Zealand. His publications include: Minnie Francis White: an art history (2000); Robert Field Procter: New Zealand artist 1879-1931 (2002) and Betty Beadle: sculptor, medallist (2012).
Extent
0.6 metres (3 boxes )
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Fine Arts Library by Leo King, May 2000.
- Title
- Inventory of the Leo King research material, 1920 - 2000s.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Selina Foote
- Date
- February 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz