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Archives of American Art
Organization of Art Sponsors records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.orgaof
- Creators:
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Organization of Art Sponsors
- Dates:
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1970-1976
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Linear feet(partially microfilmed on partial reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: Correspondence, membership lists, minutes, and by-laws, from 1970-1976.
Scope and Contents
REEL 3161: Two v. of the journal "The Lively Arts/West," numbered folio 1 and 2, an intended publication of the Organization of Art Sponsors. The journals include information about the Organization of Art Sponsors; a biographical sketch of the journal's editor, Esther Waggoner Robles; and reports on California artists, galleries, and museums.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
A non-profit group created to support and promote contemporary artists and galleries in the Los Angeles area. Esther Waggoner Robles was president, as well as editor of "The Lively Arts/West."
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3161 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The 2 journals on reel 3161 were donated in 1973 by Esther Waggoner Robles. Her widower, Robert Robles, donated the 6 ft. of unmicrofilmed records in 2002.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
2 v. Journal: "The Lively Arts/West": Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Conditions Governing Access
Unmicrofilmed: Use requires an appointment and is limited to AAA's Washington, D.C. office.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts organizations -- California | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art -- California | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Artists -- California | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Robles, Esther | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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