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Archives of American Art
Catholic Art Forum of San Francisco records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cathart
- Creators:
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Catholic Art Forum of San Francisco
- Dates:
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1949-1971
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.5 Linear feetcirca 1700 items on 3 microfilm reels
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Constitution and statement of aims, 1957-1971; correspondence, 1952-1970, between Ruth Cavath, Forum president and various artists; insurance records, 1954-1971; 4 card files, miscellaneous lists, and 2 address books of members and patrons, 1954-1971; lists of artists, 1963-1966; minutes of meetings, 1954-1969; miscellaneous notes, 1958-1961; writings, undated; clippings, 1952-1968; newsletters, 1957-1969; exhibition entry forms, 1957-1966; exhibition announcements and catalogs, 1952-1966; lecture announcements, 1959; programs, 1952-1963; miscellaneous printed material, 1949-1967; a subject file for the "Contemporary Religious Art" at the DeYoung Museum, 1952; 38 artist files, 1951-1969, containing biographical material, letters, printed material, and photographs; a photograph of an unidentified mural, 1957; 21 slides of the Liturgical Commission by Alberto Garcia; and 2 commercial printing blocks used in printing the Forum letterhead on stationary.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 4035-4037 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1978 by Ruth Cravath.
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.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Finding aid available in all Archives of American Art offices.
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