Mather, Margrethe, 1885 or 1886-1952

Abstract

This collection contains miscellaneous materials relating to the career in the arts of William Justema (1904-1987), painter and poet. Of note are thirty-nine reproduction photographs by his friend, the photographer Margrethe Mather.

Abstract Nearly all periods of Weston's life and work are represented in the archive. Little documentation exists, however, regarding his childhood (1886-1906), early years in California (1906-1923), or life after he was stricken with Parkinson's disease (1947-1958). The archive is particularly rich in documentation of his years in Mexico (1923-1926), and years after he returned to California (1927-1940s). It also contains significant examples of Weston's writing. Many of his letters to his sons are...