Larry Williams Papers
Scope and Contents
The Larry Williams Papers consist of materials relating to itinerant glass workers. It includes a small amount of correspondence, clippings and other printed materials, and photographs of glass workers.
This collection consists of three series:
(1) Correspondence, 1956
(2) Printed Materials, 1941-1966
(3) Photographic Prints, Circa 1930-1979
Dates
- Circa 1930-1986
- Majority of material found within 1940-1970
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Lawrence "Larry" Williams was born on March 16, 1919, in Oklahoma. In his early teens, he left home to join the carnival. Spending the next several years traveling with the troupe, he learned lampworking along the way. When Williams left the group in the late 1930s, he began his glassblowing business in San Antonio, Texas.
Following his service during World War II, Williams returned to San Antonio and set up his shop in La Villita, where he would remain until he retired at age 87. Known as "the Glassblower of La Villita," Williams entertained many visitors over the years, while also earning the respect of his fellow craftsmen through his skill and techniques.
Williams died on May 23, 2016, and was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Texas.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box, 1 flat box)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Bandhu Dunham in 2004.
Processing Information
Processed by Hannah Cox in 2019.
- Glass artists -- Archival resources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Glass blowing and working -- Archival resources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Itinerant artists -- Archival resources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lampwork -- Archival resources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Larry Williams Papers, Circa 1930-1986
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Hannah D. Cox
- Date
- May 16, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Rakow Research Library Manuscript Collection Repository
The Rakow Research Library
The Corning Museum of Glass
Five Museum Way
Corning NY 14830 USA
607.438.5318
archives@cmog.org
