Apprentices , 1942 - 1997

These materials cover the John Stevens Shop, from its humble beginnings in Newport to its national presence. The collection spans most of the 21st century, though the bulk of the materials fall between 1935-1997. It includes correspondence, publications, pamphlets, newspapers, newsletters, other writings both by and about the John Stevens Shop and John Howard Benson, and some of Bethune’s apprentice's artwork. This series contains both personal materials illustrating Ade’s relationship with John Howard Benson and the JSS aprentices as well as more generic materials relating to the shop in general. Items of particular note include original correspondence between Bethune and her apprentices, some of the correspondence she held with JSS apprentices, especially Tom Drain, Mary Cotton Finnegan, and Mabel Livingston.