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Archives of American Art
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.leagof
- Creators:
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League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
- Dates:
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[ca. 1931-1941]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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ca.11,000 items (on 11 microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Primarily correspondence; also business records, and printed matter containing information on marketing, sales, funding, membership, Craftsmen's Fairs, classes of craft instruction, and Works Project Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The League was formally established in 1932 as the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts, later changing its name to the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Its goal was to encourage the development and education of the crafts of New Hampshire, to support the exhibition and display of members' works. It members number approximately 3000.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 1520-1531 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, N.H.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The League's arrangement of these papers was maintained in the filming process.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorative arts | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Artisans | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Handicraft | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Federal Art Project (N.H.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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