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General Correspondence (Perls Galleries; Museum of Modern Art; David Porter Gallery; Drewes, Warner; Milwaukee Art Institute; American British Art ..., Arts Club exhibitions, 1945-1946

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Open book General Correspondence (Perls Galleries; Museum of Modern Art; David Porter Gallery; Drewes, Warner; Milwaukee Art Institute; American British Art ..., Arts Club exhibitions, 1945-1946

Title General Correspondence (Perls Galleries; Museum of Modern Art; David Porter Gallery; Drewes, Warner; Milwaukee Art Institute; American British Art ..., Arts Club exhibitions, 1945-1946

Creator Arts Club of Chicago

Date 1945-1946

Language English

Subjects Art, Art museums, Art, American, Art, Modern, Arts Club of Chicago

Description Use the link to the finding aid for a fuller description of collection contents that explains the use of the name and subject terms appearing in this catalog record.

Summary Mainly exhibit planning files, but also publicity, business records, informational records, photographs, and a small amount of original artwork from the Arts Club of Chicago. Also includes files on the Club's lecture, film, and drama series.

Biographical/Historical Note The Arts Club of Chicago was incorporated in 1916. Its objectives, according to the mission drafted at its inaugural meeting, are "to encourage higher standards of art, maintain galleries for that purpose; and to promote the mutual acquaintance of art lovers and art workers." Since its inception the Arts Club has been a pioneering force in modern and avant-garde art exhibitions, performances, lectures, and events in Chicago.

Extent 92.5 cubic ft. (165 boxes, 16 oversize boxes, and 51 volumes)

Format Contracts, Exhibitions, Invitations, Programs, Records

Archival Collection Title Arts Club records, Midwest Manuscript Collection

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Call Number Midwest MS Arts Club Series 1 Box 40 Folder 549

BibID 997763968805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 1612px × 3531px 32.60 MB

File Created 07/12/2023

Filename 997763968805867_midwest_ms_arts_club_box_00040_fl_00549_000001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11KR38

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