Archives of American Art

Boston University Program in Artisanry records

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.bostuniv
Creators:
Boston University. Program in Artisanry
Dates:
1974-1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Files contain inter-University correspondence concerning fundraising and the merger of the Franklin School and Boston University (1974-1977), 3 statements of goals and a development plan (1974-1977), budget projections (1975-1977) and fundraising memos (1974-1978), and printed material regarding the cessation of support and affiliation with Boston University (1984-1985).

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
The Program was established in 1975 as an outgrowth of Boston University's affiliation with the Franklin Institute of Boston. In 1985, Boston University discontinued support of and affiliation with the Program. In September 1985, the Program was acquired by the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Administration

Reproduction Note
Five percent of the materials are photocopies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Robert L. Cardinale, directed the Program in Artisanry at Boston University until 1985.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Related Materials
Program in Artisanry records also located at Swain School of Design, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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