University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections Dord Fitz Collection Warning: Collection contains nudity Fitz, George (Dord) Edward (1914-1989). Papers, 1928-1989. 10 feet. Artist, art educator, and gallery owner. A childhood lisp caused him to pronounce his first name “Dord,” and he began using it officially in 1933. Materials include Fitz’s correspondence, military records, exhibition brochures, newspaper articles, and sales records (1928-1989); as well as his files on artists carried in the Dord Fitz Gallery (1948-1989); records regarding his art students and student art shows at the Dord Fitz School of Art (1951-1980); and other papers reflecting his interests and activities. Notable artists in the collection include Elaine de Kooning, Louise Nevelson, and Charlie Bunnell. Box 1 Folder: 1. Fitz, Dord. Essay containing personal stories about the artists he associated with as well as his own personal philosophy regarding the meaning of art, n.d. Bordelon, Melinda. “The Day the Art Came to Visit.” The beginning of Fitz’s art movement and its impact. Published in Accent West, April 1985. 2. Bartsct, Heri Bert. Materials concerning sculptor Heri Bert Bartsct including articles, essays and exhibitions. Photos removed to photo collection. 1957-1968. 3. Bell, Larry. Materials concerning artist Larry Bell including sales records, exhibitions, and gallery booklets featuring his works. 1981-1986. 4. Boynton, Jack (James). Materials concerning artist Jack “James” Boynton including articles, history, correspondence, and gallery booklets featuring his work. 1959-1981. 5. Brooks, James. Materials concerning artist James Brooks including sales records, correspondence, and a full color essay booklet featuring images of his work. Photos removed to photo collection. 1988-1992. 6. Bunnell, Charlie. Materials concerning artist Charlie Bunnell including sales records, gallery openings, newspaper articles, and an essay written by Dord Fitz. 1955-1987. 7. Buzzelli, Joseph Anthony. Materials concerning artist J. Anthony Buzzelli including three newspaper articles from 1958 and three handwritten letters addressed to Dord Fitz. 1958-1961. 8. Calcgano, Lawrence (Larry). Materials regarding artist Lawrence “Larry” Calcgano including sales records, gallery/exhibition booklets, and correspondence. Photo negatives removed to photo collection. 1962-1988. 9. Cunningham, Merce. Materials concerning dancer Merce Cunningham including two copied photos, newspaper reviews, a booklet of performances from 1968, and a short history of Cunnigham’s dance studio, two copies; no date. Photos removed to photo collection. Circa 1966-1968. 9.5. Dash, Robert. Correspondence, consignment records, and sales transactions, 1978-1983. 10. de Kooning, Elaine. Materials regarding artist and teacher Elaine de Kooning including newspaper interviews and reviews from 1957-1989 and correspondence and sales records from 1957-1984, as well as exhibition booklets. Photos removed to phot collection. 1957- 1990. 11. de Kooning, William. Materials concerning artist William de Kooning including newspaper articles circa 1980s and two small art books circa 1960s. 1960-1986. 12. Walcott, Eli. Materials concerning artist Eli Walcott including sales records, exhibitions and a short biography in Taos Tracon Gallery. 1958-1961. 13. Falkenstein, Claire. Materials concerning artist Claire Falkenstein including newspaper reviews, exhibitions, and 4 copied photographs. Phots removed to photo collection. 1958- 1960. 14. Forst, Miles. Materials Concerning artist Miles Forst including a short message to Dord Fitz, Sales record from 1957, and one newspaper review. 1950-1959. 15. Freilicher, Jane. Materials regarding artist Jane Freilicher including two letters to Dord Fitz dated 1959, the results and press release of the Hallmark Art Award 1960 and two copied photographs. Photos removed to photo collection. 1959-1960. 16. Grillo, John. Materials regarding artist John Grillo including list of works exhibited and newspaper articles. 1957-1959. 17. Guston, Philip. Materials regarding artist Philip Guston including gallery booklets, lending agreements, and correspondence. 1960-1984. 18. Katz, Alex. Copied photos of artist Alex Katz. Photos removed to photo collection. n.d. 19. Kline, Franz. Materials concerning artist Franz Kline including sales records, works exhibited, and a gallery booklet. 1957-1984. 20. Lang, Gerald. Materials regarding artist Gerald Lang. One personal note from 1971 and one letter from Gerlad to Dord Fitz, 1973. Photo negatives removed to photo collection. 1971-1973. 21. Lassaw, Ibram. Materials regarding artist Ibram Lassaw including a gallery booklet, sales records, and one magazine article with copied photo. Photos removed to photo collection. 1981-1985. 22. Lockwood, Ward. Materials regarding artist Ward Lockwood including personal history and exhibitions. 1960-1961. 23. McVicker, J. Jay. Materials regarding artist J. Jay McVicker including exhibitions and one letter written by McVicker to Dord Fitz, no date. 1959-1961. 24. Mullican, Lee. Materials regarding artist Lee Mullican including correspondence, sales records, and exhibitions. 1978-1989. 25. New Mexico Artists. Materials regarding 5 artists: Calcagno, Ellis, Mullican, Ray, and Solomon including sales receipts and correspondence. 1976-1980. 26. Nevelson, Louise. Materials regarding sculptor Louise Nevelson including Dord Fitz’s reflection on her, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. 1956-1988. 27. Nix, Patricia. Materials regarding artist Patricia Nix including gallery booklets, articles, and correspondence. 1974-1988. 28. Ossorio, Alfonso. One hand written letter from Ossorio to Dord Fitz and the pages of a London Sunday Times article about the artist at his home. 1985. 29. Passloff, Patricia. One newspaper article and a list of works for sale from the Dord Fitz Gallery. 1957. Box 2 Folder: 1. Pfriem, Bernard. Two letters by Pfriem to Dord Fitz requesting his help in retrieving some of his own pieces for a special exhibit. 1962. 2. Porter, Fairfield. Materials regarding artist Fairfield Porter including an exhibition announcement, newspaper articles, and copies of photos. 1959-1964. 3. Resnick, Milton. Materials regarding artist Milton Resnick including exhibitions, correspondence, and one newspaper article. 1957-1959. 4. Reynal, Jeanne. Materials regarding artist Jeanne Reynal including sales records, correspondence, and gallery booklets. 1962-1988. 5. Rivers, Larry. Materials regarding artist Larry Rivers including two letters to Dord Fitz, one gallery booklet, and a newspaper article. 1959-1960. 6. Russell, Philip. One typed poem by Philip Russell with biographical information written on the back. n.d. 7. Sihvonen, Oli. Materials regarding artist Oli Sihvonen including exhibition announcements, correspondence, and sales records. 1960-1965. 8. Sills, Thomas Albert. Short biography for artist Thomas “Tommy” Sills including collections that keep his works, n.d. Also contains a photo envelope, no photos. 9. Smith, Leon Polk. Materials regarding artist Leon Polk Smith including correspondence, gallery booklets, and cards featuring his artwork. 1966-1977. 10. Stefanelli, Joe. Two exhibition announcements and two magazine articles mentioning artist Joe Stefanelli. 1957-1959. 11. Stern, Hedda. Materials regarding artist Hedda Stern including sales records, exhibition adverts, and correspondence. 1960-1987. 12. Thomas, Yvonne. One newspaper article mention artist Yvonne Thomas, 1961. 13. Wagstaff, Mickey. Materials regarding artist Mickey Wagstaff including newspaper articles, exhibition announcements, and correspondence. 1957-1962. 14. Wilson, Jane. Materials regarding artist Jane Wilson including multiple exhibition announcements with no dates and one letter to Dord Fitz. n.d. 15. List of students at Dord Fitz’s schools including student names and addresses. Circa 1987. 16. Articles regarding shows and exhibitions put on by Dord Fitz’s schools and students. 1959-1988. 17. “The Texas Show.” Includes student biographies, one article, and an exhibition announcement. 1957. 18. Dord Fitz Amarillo, TX gallery annual student show brochures. 1962-1989. 19. Student art show newspaper clippings, New York and Amarillo shows. 1954-1989. 20. Student art show newspaper clippings, New York, Texas, and Oklahoma. 1954-1959. 21. Advertisements for shows at the Burr Gallery. 1962-1964. 22. Burr Gallery and National Arts Club correspondence. 1957-1963. 23. Student Biographies for Burr Gallery Show. Circa 1950s. 24. Burr Gallery student show brochures. Photos of Dord Fitz’s original works removed to photo collection. 1957-1964. 25. Davis, Warren. Materials regarding Warren Davis, student of Dord Fitz, including newspaper articles and exhibition brochures. 1960-1975. 26. Hicks, Tommy. Materials regarding Tommy Hicks, student of Dord Fitz, including newspaper articles, sales records, and brochures. 1960-1984. 27. Horn, Kay. Portion of a magazine (no title given) with an article regarding Kay Horn, student of Dord Fitz. 1966. 28. Kelly, Ray. One exhibition announcement for Ray Kelly, student of Dord Fitz. 1974. 29. McCarty, John. Newspaper articles regarding John McCarty, student of Dord Fitz. 1962- 1965. 30. Satterwhite, Alva. A short biography and copies of ten photos of Alva Satterwhite, student of Dord Fitz. n.d. 31. Sorenson, Jack. Materials regarding Jack Sorenson, student of Dord Fitz, including a newspaper article, a letter of recommendation written by Dord Fitz, and copies of photos. 1986. 32. Stewart, Mack. One magazine