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Archives of American Art
Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.palechis
- Creators:
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Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts (Chicago, Ill.)Palette & Chisel Club (Chicago, Ill.)
- Dates:
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1896-1974
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet(on 1 microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Seven issues of "The Cowbell," 1921-1924; 1 bound volume of the "The Cowbell," 1915-1916; 84 issues of "The Palette & Chisel," 1924-1932; 6 newsletters, 1948-1950; 2 letters by Alfred R. Muenzenthaler concerning honorary memberships, undated and 1974; 3 handbooks of by-laws, undated, 1896-1897, and 1901-1902; and 2 announcements for a bidding sale and a thumb-box and sketch exhibition.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Founded in 1895 as Palette & Chisel Club. Oldest existing art club in Chicago. In 1933, the club changed its name to the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3825 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Cowbell, 1915-16: Original returned to Alfred Muenzenthaler after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1 bound volume of Cowbell, 1915-1916 lent for microfilming 1985; remainder donated 1985 by Alfred Muenzenthaler.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Archives of American Art
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Washington, D.C. 20001
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