James A. Wallace papers
name: label: Creator
content: Wallace, James "Wally"
topic: label: Occupation
content: Metal-workers -- Arkansas
label: Topic
content: American studio craft movement
acqinfo: label: Provenance
content: Donated in 2020 and 2024 by James A. Wallace.
creator: label: Creator
content: Wallace, James "Wally"
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content: James A. Wallace papers
abstract: label: Summary
content: The papers of James A. Wallace measure 11.1 linear feet and date from 1927 to 2023. The papers document Wallace's career as a metalsmith through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional material, printed material, artwork, and photographs.
bioghist: label: Biographical / Historical
content: James A. Wallace "Wally" is a metalsmith in Norfork, Arkansas. He completed his studies at Southern Illinois University receiving his Master of Fine Arts degree. He was the director of the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee from 1976-2002.
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 11.1 Linear feet
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1927-2023
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.walljame
objectType: label: Type
content: Collection descriptions
label: Type
content: Archival materials
label: Type
content: Drawings
label: Type
content: Sketchbooks
label: Type
content: Diaries
arrangement: label: Arrangement
content: The collection is arranged into seven series.

Series 1: Biographical Material, 1953-2018 (0.2 linear feet; Box 1)

Series 2: Correspondence, 1991-2023 (4.5 linear feet; Boxes 1-4, 14-16)

Series 3: Writings, 1974-2017 (1.7 linear feet; Boxes 4-6)

Series 4: Professional Activity Files, 1971-2023 (1.9 linear feet; Boxes 6-8, 11)

Series 5: Printed Material, 1969-2012 (0.3 linear feet; Box 8)

Series 6: Artwork, 1927-2022 (1.1 linear feet; Boxes 8-9, 11-12)

Series 7: Photographic Material, 1968-2009 (0.6 linear feet; Boxes 9-10, OV 13)
processinfo: label: Processing Information
content: The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2024.
genre_format: label: Genre/Form
content: Drawings
label: Genre/Form
content: Sketchbooks
label: Genre/Form
content: Diaries
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: The papers of James A. Wallace measure 11.1 linear feet and date from 1927 to 2023. The papers document Wallace's career as a metalsmith through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional material, printed material, artwork, and photographs.

Biographical material consists of elementary and high school records, undergraduate and graduate diplomas, wedding material, and material related to the death of his wife, Judy Wallace.

Correspondence primarily consists of personal correspondence between James Wallace and his family and friends. There are numerous postcards and greeting cards. Also included are files of correspondence to his parents with some being compiled into book form.

Writings consist of some articles by friends, notes and notepads, a journal, and a number of appointment (diary) books with journal entries.

Professional material consists of resumes, materials related to Wallace's retirement from the National Ornamental Metal Museum, inventories, invoices and expenditures, and some of his commissioned projects for individuals and institutions. Also included are calendars and appointment books that contain daily appointments unlike those in the writing series.

Printed material consists of some articles, clippings, and exhibition annnouncements and catalogs. Also included is an unbound binder of articles on metalsmithing compiled by Wallace.

Artwork consists of sketches, sketchbooks, and designs for his various metal works.

Photographic material consists primarily of personal photographs of Wallace with friends and family members. Some of these include travel photographs and hunting photographs. Also included are photographs and CDs of photographs of his works.