Allan T. Ostergren Art Collection
Scope and Contents
Ostergren appears to have collected local contemporary art. Materials transferred to WCSU in 2023 via bequest included works by WCSU faculty members, Robert Alberetti and Plonia Nixon. Additionally, there are other works which are similar to works that Alberetti collected for WCSU's Print Collection. Included also is a work by Alberetti's wife, Mary Lou, and by their son, Michael.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-2000
Creator
- Ostergren, Allan T. , 1941-2023 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to use these materials beyond Fair Use must be obtained in writing from the WCSU Archives.
Biographical / Historical
Allan Ostergren was born in Queens New York and died at the age of 81 in Sherman, CT on May 2, 2023. He received an MA in History in 1979 from WCSU and lived in Westchester, NY and Sherman. He was a member of the Danbury Area Computer Society (DACS) and managed the Institute for Socio-Economic Studies. Ostergren was predeceased by his wife, Loes, who passed away in March of 2023.
Extent
6 Linear Feet (23 paintings and prints)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A small collection of art mostly by Bob Alberetti and Plonia Nixon.
Arrangement
Grouped by creator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were donated to WCSU via bequest in the summer of 2023 in coordination with the WCSU Department of Art.
Subject
- Alberetti, Robert (Person)
- Nixon, Plonia (Van Der Hoeven ), 1930-2020 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Allan T. Ostergren Art Collection
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Haas Library
181 White St
Danbury 06810 USA US
203.837.8992
203.837.8322 (Fax)
stevensb@wcsu.edu