David Wilson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0210

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The David Wilson Papers consist predominantly of materials related to projects on which the stained glass artist and designer worked. There are six series in the collection:

(1) Projects, 1965-2018

(2) Photographic Materials, 1965-2007

(3) Professional Materials, 1941-2012

(4) Correspondence, 1975-2014

(5) Miscellaneous, Undated

(6) Digital Project Documentation, 1991-2013

Dates

1941-2018

Creator

Wilson, David (Approximately 1943 (date of birth)) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection.

Digital records are available upon request.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

David Wilson is a stained glass artist and designer. His projects have included commissions for universities, government buildings, corporations, churches and synagogues, hospitals, metro stations, airports, and private individuals. Wilson was born in England, and graduated from art school with a National Diploma in Design in 1961. After moving to the United States in 1963, Wilson worked as a designer for the Rambusch Decorating Company in New York City, becoming the head of their stained glass studio in 1975. In 1978, Wilson moved his studio to South New Berlin, New York. He joined Walter Reisen and Trevor Wilson in 2002 to form the WRW Studio. Wilson continues his work from his South New Berlin studio today.