Recent Additions
Barbara Bradley to Barbara Houghton
22. IX. 90 Dear Barbara—Thanks for your letter. Will write to Boulder when I have a typewriter available. We plan to leave here the 30th or 1st so should be in Denver the 3rd or so. We'll call when we arrive and if no one is home, we'll sightsee or something. Anxious, too, to spend some time talking. Hi from all at Green Lake. Ciao XX Barbara
Andrea Jennison and Tom Breeden to Barbara Houghton
Hi! Having a wonderful time in the rain of Maine. Hope L.A. was fun. etc. It is quite busy here until labor Day. Then all the tourists will go. All will be quiet. Notice the 5 fingers? AT&T
Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton
13. Aug Hi Barbara, Yet again on the road—as you must be about now! How did the shooting go?? Buying a house is fun but exhausting—Buying two houses is more fun but MORE than exhausting—Anyways: It looks now like I'll be able to start moving about the 25 Aug—Hugs + X's R
Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton
Barbara, the weather here is the pits. UPS picked up damaged print, will you get some bucks. I'm on the verge of winning the COLO/Roc darkroom construction contest [between Gary Metz and Roger Mertin], at least I think so—Love Roger
Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton
1.24 Barbara, Your timing could not be better. I've given my students a photogram problem using one article of clothing. The continuing trade... I would enjoy receivibg [sic] more slides from your "Women's Flimsy Things" series if you have them/as you make them? best regards, Roger
Lynne Brown to Barbara Houghton
Barbara—Triumphant return from CAA conference—I made it through alive. Carson Graves said to say hello! The "troops" will be arriving for SPE on Wed. the 17th. Bob [?] sends his love—really looking forward to July 4th—his talk should be REAL GOOD—see you soon—Love, Lynne
Lynne Brown to Barbara Houghton
11/3 From [address redacted] Barbara, Well, I'm here, in Chicago, I've survived. It's been interesting so far. A better word describing my state of mind (but they say that's normal). is confused (see what I mean) It took a month to find a place to live, but it's a pretty nice place—good location. I have Frank Barsotti for grad projects & have been talking to Fred Endsley & Eileen Berger, all really great. Hope all is well with you.—Love, Lynne
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
Tues May 13. Barbara—It's really strange since I've been back—everyone is saying 'congratulations' but (I think) in a strange sort of way. The faculty seems to be ignoring my job—maybe some don't know about it but I doubt it. Are they jealous—or maybe think it's too soon —or maybe it's all in my head. Don't know Just sense coolness. Oh well—I'm going anyway. Oh! Lucy [Judith's daughter] and I went to see a councilor [sic] today —2 hrs and it was great! Can really see how me going in keeps her pushing. My new image on front.
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
Fri—Barb—I'm floating high! Still can't believe UCLA! Haven't had time to call Joy [Neimanas] yet—the deposition went O.K. too [?] felt sorry for Dave—his lawyer is such an ass!!! Dave was out of work a month last fall—& I realize how degrading it must be to him for me to know all his business. Esp. when his salary is $5,000 less than he's been making the last 7 years!! He told lots of "little white lies—never malicious, just conveniently can't remember much. No wonder I was so frustrated married to him. He refuses to face up to things. Think we can settle. I hope! Love Jude
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
Barbara/Got your letter today. Try to stay in the present girl. I'm hearing a lot of future wanderings! It'll all work out. Actually, your life is very exciting rite now—remember exciting & scary feel the same! Enjoy it!! I'm procrastinating these days. 2 1/2 wks till my MFA show & I'm SLOWLY finishing up a few pieces (3 so far since MARCH!). Ugh. Lots of new shooting w the magazine pages. They're really nice and I just feel like shooting & printing & not finishing. Solved my flat neg problems. Had 2 boxes (2 1/4) of bad film!! Bummer. Last [?] (new box) Terrific!
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
[Sun—Just talked to you? am now at my studio & feeling so restless! Guess I will be till the job decision. Do I dare use this image for the poster for my M.F.A. show? It was part of a test & I forgot to take down the grey card—The one I colored & adorned with rollers isn't quite this revealing—I'm going through—do I want anyone to see me this way & maybe it looks TOO real (tho it isn't) My friend Kathe says it would blow their minds cause none of them could [scratch out] reveal so much. True I don't know anymore. [heart heart heart]
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
Nov 7 Dear Barb—Happy Birthday Did you move? You mentioned it but it's not sure when. Hope all is well. I really empathize with your situation—too bad there isn't more money. We could go to Mexico for Xmas. Now, THAT sounds good. Oh well, [scribble] more fantasies. I'm still not getting any work done—still spacey. Going around to galleries trying to set up a 1 person show for spring. Some good responses—but good galleries are booked for 2 years! I really like your womens [sic] photo show mailer. Classey [sic]. I'll write soon. Much love, Jude
Judith Golden to Barbara Houghton
Sun. #2 the old training to only chose the photo (portrait) of yourself that looks the most perfect—glamorous etc seems to suddenly be very in my awareness. I'm also feeling SHITTY about my body. I must go on a diet—yet keep reaching for food to help (I think) stave off the anxiety. And it all recycles itself endlessly. Most of my peace is in the dim darkroom or shooting—when I can reach a flow that's positive—and unthinking! Much love Jude I'm lonesome!
Martha Madigan to Barbara Houghton
21 July 1980 greetings dear B; thanks for the Tucson card. What steamy days we have! It's 100º and 98% humiLity! Yes, the little one in my tummy makes the body temp. go up! It's true, and we're THRILLED. A late Dec. baby in the forecast. How are you + when are you coming EAST? I can't wait to see you. Hello to Jim [Houghton]. Busy summer for us. Love xo M.J.+? You were a sweetheart to send those WONDERFUL panoramas. I love them. Your work looks great in the show. What a knockout exhibition. (unbiased opinion)
JoAnn Verburg to Barbara and Jim Houghton
Oooh la la! It's summer down here. What a great switch from the icy east. XXOO How are you sweetie? Love JoAnn [illegible] OOPS—I just found this!
Jim Cannata to Barbara Houghton
Hi Barbara, Just a few lines from"potatoland." The workshops are going well. George [Blakeley] showed your slides and spoke highly of your work. Ellen [Manchester] has been wonderful, I'm staying w/ her. Caroline [Hinkley] & Ann [?] left yesterday for Boulder. See you when I return Jim Cannata
Ellen Manchester to Barbara and Jim Houghton
You have this scenic vista to look forward to in N.Y. When do you leave? I'm on my way to Alta, Utah for 2 days of skiing with Dan [met in the haystack at turkey day!] Very crazy and impulsive but what the hell—after 2 weeks with my parents, I'm ready for a change. Miss you alot—I'll be back Jan 9th will call later in the week. Ellen
Ellen Manchester to Barbara Houghton
We saw these guys! Barb—THE BIG APPLE was been cold/rainy/dirty and mucho expensive! Our room is terrible, food fantastic—lots of great junk/bad art. Andrea [Jennison] & I are fat, pale and tired. But, we've had a great time—hope to see you in June? Love, Ellen I miss you—Louise [Andrea's mother]
Document Actions