Newberry Library - Art and the Found Object (Schumm Traffic Agency; Cranbrook Academy of Art Galleries; American Federation of Arts), Arts Club exhibitions, May 22-Jun. 20, 1959

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Open book Art and the Found Object (Schumm Traffic Agency; Cranbrook Academy of Art Galleries; American Federation of Arts), Arts Club exhibitions, May 22-Jun. 20, 1959

Title Art and the Found Object (Schumm Traffic Agency; Cranbrook Academy of Art Galleries; American Federation of Arts), Arts Club exhibitions, May 22-Jun. 20, 1959

Creator Arts Club of Chicago

Date May 22-Jun. 20, 1959

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

Link to Catalog View record.

Call Number Midwest MS Arts Club Series 1 Box 57 Folder 733

BibID 997763968805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 3263px × 4175px 77.99 MB

File Created 09/20/2023

Filename 997763968805867_midwest_ms_arts_club_box_00057_fl_00733_000001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11OTGK

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