Watkins, Franklin C., 1957-1972

147. Watkins, Franklin C. (105 letters). to Jim. 1957-72; 6/5/57. [painting underway in a little private church which doubles as a library.] 148. Watkins, Franklin to Jim. [1958]. [saddened by the death of Rouault whom he considered the great painter of our time; is painting a man with a "grand head"]. 149. Watkins, Franklin to Ruth. Sept 5, 1958. [shows building where he has decided to paint a portrait (p.c.)] 150. Watkins, Franklin to Jim and Ruth. 10/9/59. [talk about price paid for Wyeth picture showing lack of foresight.] 151. Watkins, Franklin. Envelope with sketch. 14 March 1960. 152. Watkins, Franklin to Jim. 1/30/61. [has received his $100 contribution toward Dilworth portrait.] 153. Watkins, Franklin to Jim. 2/8/61 and 6/11/63. [sends list of contributors toward Dilworth portrait.] 153. Watkins, Franklin to Ruth. [ca. Dec. 1965.] [is finishing up the Magill portrait which will soon be ready for her to see.] 154. Watkins, Franklin to Ruth. 2/7/66. [is sending (probably) a color photo of his Magill portrait noting corrections that must still be made.] 155. Watkins, Franklin to Jim. August 8, 1966. [thanks Jim for color print of his portrait of him.]