Josephine Oliver Travis Papers

This collection is arranged in four series. The collection was received in generally the order it is arranged, with correspondence, publications, and photographs collected by subject or topic.

The Correspondence series contains handwritten and typed letters from Frank Reaugh dating from the 1920s and 30s and Olin Travis dating from the 1930s, as well as letters to and from members of her family and a small number related to her professional activities, such as participation in the Ypung Americans group and musical performances.

The Photographs series contans iamges of Josephine Oliver Travis, primarily from young adulthood and into her professional career. There are a number of photographs of her participation in the Ypung Americans group, including photographs of other particpatns in the group. Also included in the series are photographs of Frank Reaugh and possible members of the Oliver family. Most photographs are unlabeled and undated, but seem likely to be from the 1920s.

The Publicity and Printed Materials series contains newspaper clippings, brochures, small publications, and bound volumes related to her career and her friendship with Frank Reaugh. A significant portion of the clippings reference the Young Americans and Opportunity Girls groups that Josephine Oliver Travis was a member of. Others mention her musical performances. Most of the publications and books relate to Frank Reaugh, his life, and his art.

The Biographical Materials series consists of vita records, drawings, and ephmera from her childhood into her adul life, includin her marriage certificate to Dallas Nine artist Olin Travis, costume samples from her career, and documentation of her participation in the Frank Reaugh Art Club.