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Melvin Edward Nelson, “Notebook (“Livewire”)”, Colton, Oregon, 1960–April 30, 1964, Ballpoint p…
Notebook (“Livewire”)
Melvin Edward Nelson, “Notebook (“Livewire”)”, Colton, Oregon, 1960–April 30, 1964, Ballpoint p…
Melvin Edward Nelson, “Notebook (“Livewire”)”, Colton, Oregon, 1960–April 30, 1964, Ballpoint pen and pencil on paper and cardboard, 11 x 8 3/4 x 1/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Edward V. Blanchard, 2021.18.24. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Notebook (“Livewire”)

Artist ((1908–1992))
Place createdColton, Oregon, United States
Date1960–April 30, 1964
MediumBallpoint pen and pencil on paper and cardboard
Dimensions11 x 8 3/4 x 1/4 " (27.9 x 22.2 x 0.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Edward V. Blanchard
Accession number2021.18.24
ClassificationDrawings
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
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Melvin Edward Nelson, “Notebook (“Filler Book”)”, Colton, Oregon, 1961, Ballpoint pen, pencil, …
Notebook (“Filler Book”)
Melvin Edward Nelson
1961
2021.18.22
Melvin Edward Nelson, (1908–1992, United States), “Notebook (“Golden West”)”, Colton, Oregon, M…
Notebook (“Golden West”)
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 5, 1961–August 19, 1964
2021.18.21
Octopus #6 3/26/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
6. The octopus begins crushing the earth something terrible
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 26, 1964, 2:30 AM
2017.3.10
Octopus #10 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
10. The octopus is whirled and hacked to pieces
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 29, 1964, 3:31 AM
2017.3.14
Octopus #1 6/24/63 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
1. The octopus first emerges as a whirl. The “planetary band” is at upper right
Melvin Edward Nelson
June 24, 1963, 1 AM
2017.3.5
Octopus #7 3/26/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
7. Two forces at work
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 26, 1964, 7:37 PM
2017.3.11
Octopus #3 3/25/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
3. The mighty umbrella over the top of the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 25, 1964, 7:30 PM
2017.3.7
Octopus #8 3/27/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
8. The octopus puts a terrible squeeze onto the earth below
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 27, 1964, 4:31 PM
2017.3.12
Octopus #9 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
9. Seeing the end of the octopus but the advent of the serpent
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 28, 1964, 2:16 AM
2017.3.13
Octopus #4 3/25/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
4. The octopus prepares to crush the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 25, 1964, 9:31 PM
2017.3.8
11. Aftermath: A few weeks later, a big whirl encircles the earth
11. Aftermath: A few weeks later, a big whirl encircles the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
April 11, 1964, 12:50 PM
2017.3.15
12. Greater earthquakes are still to come
12. Greater earthquakes are still to come
Melvin Edward Nelson
April 16, 1964, 2:51 AM
2017.3.16