Wigfall, Mary Carter, 1932-2020

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains photographs of Benjamin L. Wigfall unrelated to other topics.

Abstract The collection documents the life and work of Benjamin L. Wigfall, African American abstract expressionist artist. Benjamin L. Wigfall was the second African American artist to have a painting aquired by the VMFA, as well as the youngest ever artist to do the same. In addition to his work as an artist, Wigfall also taught and mentored in both Virginia at Hampton Institute, as well as New York at SUNY New Paltz and in his own community. Additionally, the collection contains documents related...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is comprised of material primarily relating to Wigfall's teaching careers at Hampton Institute and SUNY New Paltz such as correspondence, clippings, photographs, and more.