Rip Matteson Collection, 1946-2011

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Summary

Title:
Rip Matteson Collection
Dates:
1946-2011
Creators:
Matteson, Richard V. (Rip)
Abstract:
Extent:
1 box
Language:
Preferred citation:

Rip Matteson Collection. Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department

Background

Scope and content:

1 Box contains: Cartoon 1: “Hi, my name is Morton and I’ll be serving you. Foster here will be your cook.” 7” x 9” in black frame, graphite pencil drawing with sepia wash. Cartoon 2: “Hasn’t taught me a new trick in years. He may be too old.” Approximately 11”x14” matted in 16” x 19” black frame. Graphite pencil black and white drawing. Cartoon 3: “Mondays at the Metropolitan.” Approximately 12” x 15” in matted 14.5” x 18.5” black frame. Graphite pencil and water color. Book: Paperbound 8.5” x 11” book, Beauty Love & Looking Good by Rip Matteson, Lulu.com publisher, 2010. Handwritten note on 1st page “To Barbara and Max [Tadlock], Beautiful People Filled with Love! Rip.” 50 small color watercolor sketches and quotations on 4.25” x 5.5 “ paper. Some images are in the book above and some are not. One framed certificate of recognition to Max Tadlock for becoming a Professor Emeritus at Monterey Peninsula College. Silver wood frame is approximately 14” x 16.5”.

Biographical / historical:

Richard V. (Rip) Matteson founded the Monterey Peninsula College Art Department in September 1949 and worked at MPC until September 1964 when he resigned to take a position as Dean of Instruction at Peralta College in Oakland. Through his career at MPC, Matteson held a variety of different positions.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Library by Barbara and Max Tadlock in 2013. Max Tadlock was MPC President from 1980-1985.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Rip Matteson Collection
Names:
Matteson, Richard V. (Rip)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department staff.
Date Prepared:
1946-2011
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on April 17, 2025, 11:29 a.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for viewing and research by appointment.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archies and Special Collections Department.

Preferred citation:

Rip Matteson Collection. Monterey Peninsula College Library, Archives and Special Collections Department

Location of this collection:
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
Contact:
(831) 646-4095
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