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Archives of American Art
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.univchic
- Creators:
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University of Chicago. Renaissance Society
- Dates:
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1917-1981
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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9.1 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, exhibition files, printed material, photographs, and business records.
Scope and Contents
Files on exhibitions, lectures and special events including exhibitions of Edgar Degas, Victor Hammer, Fernand Leger, Jose Clemente Orozco, Hans Richter, John Sloan, Chicago artists, architects, and collectors. Files contain correspondence with director Frances Strain Beisel, museums, lenders, and artists; press releases, exhibition announcements and catalogs, reviews, checklists, photographs of artists and their work, loan records, and clippings; and files on "Artist Members" exhibitions and the Christmas exhibit and sale, "Contemporary Art for Young Collectors."
Scope and Contents
Correspondence; a record book, financial, membership, and administrative records, annual reports, and minutes from Board of Directors' meetings; photographs; clippings, press releases, exhibition announcements, brochures and newsletters; and one painting and a print by Albert Bloch.
Scope and Contents
A ledger, 1960-1964, containing brief entries for exhibitions and memberships.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago (founded 1915) is an art society in Chicago, Illinois. Founded to advance understanding and appreciation of art in all forms. A non-profit organization presenting major shows by established and undiscovered artists.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 2400-2409 and 4055-4058 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the Rennaissance Society, 1979-1987.
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 at Archives of American Art offices.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Arts organizations -- Illinois | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art museums, University and college -- Illinois -- Chicago | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hammer, Victor Karl, 1882- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Léger, Fernand, 1881-1955 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Orozco, José Clemente, 1883-1949 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Richter, Hans, 1888-1976 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sloan, John, 1871-1951 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Beisel, Frances Strain, 1898-1962 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Bloch, Albert | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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Washington, D.C. 20001
Business Number: Phone: 202-633-7950
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