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Archives of American Art
University of Minnesota - University Gallery records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.univminn
- Creators:
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University of Minnesota. University Gallery
- Dates:
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1933-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Microfilm reels
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Gallery files containing mainly administrative and exhibition related correspondence of the director, Ruth Lawrence; reports on WPA projects; and inventories.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art gallery, University of Minnesota. Founded 1934 as the Little Gallery with Hudson Walker as its part-time curator; renamed University Gallery in 1935 and University Art Museum in 1983. Ruth Lawrence was curator and then director, 1934-1957.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3699-3700 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: University Archives, University of Minnesota.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1986 by the University Archives, University of Minnesota.
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 | ||
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Art museums, University and college -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Lawrence, Ruth, 1890-1977 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States. Works Progress Administration | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Federal Art Project (Minn.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Little Gallery (University of Minnesota) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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