Hilder family papers, chiefly relating to Bim Hilder, 1888, 1930-1994

MLMSS 8120/1X

fonds

1888, 1930-1994

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Drawings, Photographs, Design Drawings

88811

0.47 metres of textual material, includes photographs (1 outsize box)

Vernon Arthur (Bim) Hilder (1909-1990) was born in Parramatta, first son of the artist Jesse Jewhurst Hilder (1881-1916). Bim was a sculptor, painter and printmaker. In 1934 Bim married Roma Hopkinson (ca. 1903-1983), commercial artist and printmaker, and the two lived and worked together at their home in Edinburgh Street, Castlecrag.

Bim trained as a carpenter under Walter Burley Griffin in Castlecrag, where he worked with Burley Griffin to design and build the 'Haven Scenic Theatre.' He designed and built a number of homes in Castlecrag, including his mother's house 'Wildflower', his own home at 177 Edinburgh Road, and 173 Edinburgh Road.

In 1963 Bim won the Reserve Bank of Australia wall enrichment competition and proceeded to fabricate his design. In 1965 he designed and built a copper memorial fountain in Castlecrag to Walter Burley Griffin. In 1978 Bim was awarded an M.B.E. for sculpture and service to the community. He also served as president of the Sculptors' Society.

Bim and Roma's son, Kimble (Kim) (b. 1947) is an artist and sculptor, and has also worked on films as an art director, in special effects, and with prop construction.

References:
Compiled from the collection
Design & Art Australia Online http://www.daao.org.au (accessed November 23, 2011)

This collection contains papers, photos, and drawings related to both Bim and Roma's professional careers as well as family history.

Folder 1
Biographical information relating to the Hilder and Hopkinson families, including Bim's curriculum vitae 1925-1986; list of people who knew Bim and Roma in the 1930s; family tree from 1500 to Kimble Hilder; and 1888 photograph of Frank Hopkinson on Sydney Harbour

Folder 2
Clippings and correspondence relating to Bim being appointed a Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), 3 June 1978. Includes congratulations from Lord (Jack) Donaldson, Minister for the Arts, London; Malcolm Fraser; Sir Asher Joel; Knight and Sanders, Reserve Bank of Australia; Sir Robert Cotton; and Rudy Komon

Folder 3
Papers, photos, and clippings relating to the three Hilder houses at Castlecrag - 'Wildflower', 173 Edinburgh Road, and 177 Edinburgh Road

Folder 4
Papers relating to Bim Hilder's artwork at the Reserve Bank of Australia building in Martin Place, Sydney

Folder 5
Papers, photos, and clippings relating to Walter Burley Griffin and his association with Castlecrag, and the commemorative fountain built in his honour at Castlecrag by Bim Hilder

Folder 6
Newspaper clippings relating to Bim, Roma, and Kim's artwork and exhibitions

Folder 7
Papers, newsletters, and catalogues relating to the Sculptors Society

Folder 8
Catalogues, auction lists, and invitations for Hilder artworks and exhibitions

Folder 9
Original artwork, clippings of published work, photographs, and business cards of Bim and Roma

Folder 10
Correspondence to Bim and Roma; and to Kim in sympathy for his father's death, from Robert Hyslop and Joy Glover

Also includes clippings and photographs mounted on paper; and original drawings and designs.

Copyright status:: In copyright - This collection has multiple rights owners
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Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Copyright status:: In copyright - Photographs taken after 1955

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