The Inventory

of the

Otto Kuhler

Collection

#789

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Kühler, Otto #789

March 8, 29 1976 June 1 & 2, July 7, 1977 May 31, 1985 Addenda

Box 1

I. Manuscripts and Drawings

Folder 1 A. Designs by Kühler

1. “High Speed Inter-City Train”. i. Supplement to Mr. Kühler’s memo to Mr. E.D. Campbell, Sept. 12, 1946”, discussing the proposed design. CTS, 13p. ii. Design blueprints- two items iii. A.C.F file folder

Folder 2 2. “ Monorail” concept pencil drawing.

II. Correspondence

Folder 3 Mainly related to Kühler’s paintings and railroad, and interests. Extensive letters with William C. Jones of National Railways Historical Society and many carbons and some holograph copies of Kühler’s letters.

A. Feb. 26, 1962 – Jan. 17, 1977. Ca. 150 pieces, incl. list of prints related to the steam age deeded to Smithsonian Institute, Feb. 10, 1974. 1. Andes, Charles L. (Franklin Mint Corp.). TLS, June 11, 1974. 2. Bedell, W.D. (Houston Post). TLS, Feb. 26, 1962. 3. Hindle, Brooke (Smithsonian). TLS signed by secretary, April 23, 1974. 4. Vogel, Robert M. (Smithsonian), 8 TLS 5. White, John H. (Smithsonian). TLS, Aug. 6, 1976. 6. Gotlieb, Howard B. holiday card, n.d. 7. Kühler, Otto. TLS to daughter Winona. 3pp. Dec. 27, 1974.

III. Photographs

Folder 4 A. Photos of Otto Kühler 1. Age 6, 1899, with his father and ironwork co-workers. Includes holo. note explaining photo. 8x10 b/w, two copies. 2. Kühler painting in Pittsburgh, PA, May 10, 1923. 8.5 x 5” b/w 3. In the cab of Presidential inaugural train of Chihuahua y Pacifico Railroad. Nov. 1961. i. 8x10” b/w. ii. 3x3” color* 4. Kühler with one of his paintings. 8x10” b/w. Photo by Frank Clodfelter. 5. Kühler and wife Simone in Monument Valley, UT, March 1961. 3.5 x 5” b/w.* 6. Photo & profile of Kühler used in “Cowboy Hall” magazine, ca. 1972. 8x10” b/w. 7. Otto Kühler with unfinished painting. Two 5x7” b/w photos and ANS dated April 28, 1977.

B. Photos of Kühler’s Artwork

1. Paintings & etchings Folder 5 i. 8x10” 12 color photos showing series “Painting the Land of Lost Soul”, 4 b/w. Western scenes and steamboat White Queen Folder 6 ii. 5x7” 4 b/w, 3 color. Inc. “Steam Storms the Rockies”, “Nacionales de Mexico”, “More Snow Coming”, “First train on Denver, Rio Grande Railroad”*, Prairie Peddler at Sunset”. iii. 3.5 x 5” “Last of the Titans” color, “West of Old Cheyanne” b/w, “Kansas City-Denver Express” b/w, first of the “Steamboat Series” b/w. iv. 3.5 x 3.5” all color: “Cathedral of Steam”, “Lamy Junction”, closeup showing engine detail v. 3 x 2.5” all color: a. engine detail close-up b. “Clear Board” c. “Big Boy”

Folder 7 C. Industrial Design Drawings by Kühler 1. Train Locomotives 9 b/w images 2. Railroad Passenger Cars 11 b/w images 3. Ships 2 photos: Passenger ship and battleship 4. Denver Monorail 6 b/w images

Folder 8 D. Posters

1. 1922 Dusseldorf art exhibition poster, designed by Kühler. 2. Die Deutsche Karosserie

Folder 9 E. Railroad Cars.

1. Designs by Kühler- photos of Locomotives and Passenger Cars – some includes holo. descriptions by O.K. a. “The Capital Limited”, Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road. 4 b/w 8 x 10”. b. “Black Diamond” locomotive, Lehigh Valley Rail Road. 5 b/w photos. 4 x 10”, 3 x 4.5”. c. “Southern” No. 1380. 3 b/w, 8 x 10”, 5 x 7”, 4.5 x 10”. d. “” engine no. 100. , , St. Paul & Pacific Rail Road. 2 photos, 8 x 10”, 5 x 7”. e. New Haven 1400 locomotive.

2. Miscellaneous Railroad Cars a. Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road caboose. b/w 8 x 10”

F. Miscellaneous Folder 10 1. K.Z. Ranch 8 b/w photos 3.5 x 5” showing buildings and grounds of Kühler’s Colorado home. 1960. 2. Portrait of Otto Kühler by Bettina Steimke (?). Aug. 1974. 5 x 5” color. 3. Color Slides i. 8 slides of paintings by Kühler. ii. 10 slides of buildings and landscapes. 4. Mill building. 5 color 3.5 x 5” photos 5. Pumping engine at Riverside Station, Milwaukee, WI. 6. Steam locomotive of the Ontario & Western line. 5 x 7” b/w. 7. Paddlewheel steamboat J.M. White. i. Two 5 x 7” b/w photos. ii. One 8 x 10” photos 8. Photos of engravings of industrial machinery. Six 8 x 10” b/w photos. 9. Photos by Jorge Bate. Four 8 x 10” b/w. Inc:. i. Mexican railroad workers. 2 photos. ii. Steam engine exiting tunnel. iii. Landscape and distant train trestle.

IV. Legal Documents

Folder 11 A. Patent: Design for a Railway Car. Two page patent # 148,308. Awarded Jan. 6, 1948. Originally filed March 9, 1946.

V. Printed Material

Folder 12 A. Autobiography publicity “My Iron Journey” book by Kühler publicity and reviews. 5 pieces, 1971-1976

Folder 13 B. Publicity for Kühler artwork & exhibitions. Pamphlets, fliers, invitations , postcards etc. for events such as: 1. “Painting the Land of Lost Souls” reprint of talk delivered by O.K. to the Denver Westerners Club., Jan. 29, 1964. Includes printings of 12 Kühler paintins depicting Colorado landscape. Possibly only existing program. 2. “Painting the Land of Lost Souls” Denver Public Library exhibition program. April 12, 1964. 3. “From Ironhorse to Cowhorse” Feb. 6, 1960. 4. “Big Steam” painting series. 1963. 5. “A Farewell to the Iron Horse” 1967. 6. “Otto Kühler: Railroad Artist” 1970. 7. Blair Gallery show. 1971. 8. Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe, exhibition. 1977. 9. “The Etchings of Otto Kühler”, Kennedy Gallery, 1985. Folder 14-15 C. Magazines & other Periodicals, Programs. 1958-1977

Folder 16 D. Press Clippings 1935-1970’s

VI. Scrapbooks

Package 1 A. 1930-1968 Black scrapbook (14x17”) containing ca. 175 pieces inc. 1. Articles 2. Photographs 3. Prints of Kühler paintings 4. Kühler art exhibit announcements 5. Book reviews 6. Correspondence including: i. Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Govermor of NY), TLS, Oct. 16, 1932, with enevelope. ii. Chrysler, Walter P., TLS June 24, 1930. Package 2 B. 1948-1974 Black scrapbook (11 ¾ x 16”) containing ca. 125 printed pieces inc. 1. Technical drawings for various designs inc. 2 U.S. patent applications: i. “Lifeboat Launching Devices”, 1939, ii. “Adjustable Seats”, 1951 2. Book reviews 3. Articles by & about Kühler 4. Printed reproductions of Kühler’s paintings and sketches