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E. M. Schiwetz Drawings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2024.s301

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two large drawing prints by Shiwetz. The first titled, 'The Seed's in the Ground' and the second titled, 'War on Insects'.

Dates

  • Creation: Undated

Biographical / Historical

Edward Muegge [Buck] Schiwetz (1898–1984) was a Texas artist and illustrator best known for his evocative drawings, watercolors, and paintings that captured the landscapes, architecture, and character of Texas with both precision and warmth, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the state’s most beloved visual chroniclers.

Extent

1 file (Collection is housed in the Oversized Single Item Collections Box)

Language of Materials

English

Occupation

Topical

Title
E. M. Schiwetz Drawings Collection
Status
Completed
Author
M. Clements
Date
9/2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository

Contact:
1830 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville TX 77341 US
9362941619