Rosen, Louis, 1918-2009

The collection consists of interviews with Georgia O'Keeffe's surviving relatives, colleagues, friends, and employees as well as supporting project documentation. The bulk of the materials date from 2000 to 2003 and include audiocassette recordings, typed transcripts, photographs, and research and project records.

Louis Rosen (1918-2009) was a physicist at Los Alamos Laboratories. He and his wife Mary (Terry) Rosen (1918-2004), an artist in her own right, became friends with O'Keeffe after being introduced by Elizabeth Allred, O'Keeffe's neighbor. Rosen was interviewed by Sarah Burt.

Five letters from Georgia O'Keeffe to Louis and Mary Rosen, dating from 1972 to 1983. Additional letter from John D. Clements to Louis and Mary Rosen, dated 1997. Also includes three photographs.