Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Pewabic Pottery Records
UA.3.3.9
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Title
- Pewabic Pottery records
- ID
- UA.3.3.9
- Date [inclusive]
- 1891-1981
- Extent
- 1.0 Cubic feet , 10 reels, 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Historical Note
Mary Chase Stratton and Horace Caulkins (developer of the Revelation Kiln), founded Pewabic Pottery in 1903 in Detroit at the height of the Arts & Crafts movement in America. They produced highly respected vessels, tiles, and ornamentation. In 1961 Mary Chase Stratton died and Pewabic Pottery was run by her former assistant. In 1966, ownership was transferred to Michigan State University, which operated the Pottery as part of its continuing education program until 1976. From 1976 to 1981 Pewabic Pottery reported to the University Extension Program. In 1979, the Pewabic Society, a non-profit organization, was established to administer the Pottery's operation. In 1981 Pottery ownership was transferred to the Society, whose board of trustees continues to serve as the Pottery's governing body. (Historical information from the Pewabic Pottery website)
Scope and Contents note
The Pewabic Pottery records are microfilm copies of the papers. They are primarily made up of materials from the 1940s and 1950s. The records include scrapbooks, business correspondence, daybooks, financial records, exhibition files, Pewabic Pottery, Commission records, photographs, publicity brochures, various governmental records, Revelation Kiln business records, teaching record of Mary Chase Stratton, personal papers of M.C. and William B. Stratton, Pewabic Pottery guest books, blueprints, national historic designation, a book entitled Ceramic Processes by M.C. Stratton. The original documents include a copy of Pewabic Pottery Magazine, 1977 and exhibition and sale flyers.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Revision Description
July 2004
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Archives of American Art Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials
See also for photographs of Mary Chase Stratton: Photo files- MSU. Vice President for University and Federal Relations Collection. U.S. Bicentennial File. People. Mary Chase Stratton
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Stratton, Mary Chase Perry, 1867-1961
- Stratton, William B.
Subject(s)
- Ceramics
- Pottery -- United States
- Pottery, American -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
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Pewabic Pottery scrapbooks |
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Correspondence |
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General Business |
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Charles Freer and Freer Gallery |
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Robineau Pottery |
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Pewabic Pottery Commission |
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Pewabic Pottery Consignment |
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Pewabic Pottery Exhibition Files |
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Pewabic Pottery Daybooks |
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Pewabic Pottery Estimate Book |
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Financial Records |
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Accounts Receivable |
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Ledgers |
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Building Costs |
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Fuel Oil Contracts |
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Glazes, chemicals and clays |
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Photographs |
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Pewabic Pottery announcements, invitations, brochures |
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Federal, State, County, and City |
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Federal |
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Michigan |
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Wayne County |
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Detroit |
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Revelation Kiln Business |
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Day Book |
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Letters and Papers |
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Printed Matter |
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Blue Prints and Drawings |
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Purchase Rights |
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Teaching Records of Mary Chase Stratton |
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University of Michigan |
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Wayne State University |
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Personal Papers of Mary C. and William B. Stratton |
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Pewabic Pottery Guest Books |
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Blueprints |
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National Historic Designation |
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Ceramic Processes by Mary C. Stratton |
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"Pewabic Pottery” magazine 1977 |
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Flyers 1974-1981, Undated |
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