The Campbell Collection
The Campbells first visited Tucson in the 1940s and moved here in 1954. They were avid art collectors and as their love for the open ranges and magnificent vistas of the west grew, so did their collection of art of the American West.
Through collecting, the Campbells encouraged and supported young, often unknown yet talented artists. The Campbells memory will be perpetuated by the Tucson Museum of Art, through the Ileen B. and Samuel J. Campbell Gallery. Their generous gift of paintings and sculpture provided a lasting legacy from which generations will benefit.
Throughout their lives, Ileen B. and Samuel J. Campbell pursued careers in business and community leadership. Mr. Campbell served as Chief Executive Officer and principal owner of Kable News Company, Kable International, and other affiliated publishing enterprises. Ileen was an active partner with her husband but also followed her own strong interests in Tucson and on a national level. Mrs. Campbell maintained a life-long role in the affairs of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. As Chairman of the board of directors of Catalina Savings and Loan Association in Tucson, Sam Campbell played an important role in the growth of the community for which he and Ileen had such deep affection.
