American Folk Carver Gustaf Nyman: Research and Catalogue Publication

FAIN: GY-10011-72

Dean T. Lahikainen
Essex Institute (Salem, MA 01970-3773)

To add to the neglected history of American folk art by producing a catalog including a study of the life of an American folk carver, the significance of the biography to American folk art history, a complete listing of his sculpture (with photographs), and a bibliography of relevent books and catalogs. An exhibit of the folk artist's work will also be created.