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Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Museum of Art records

 Collection
Identifier: CA03.05

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains records pertaining to the Olin Arts Center at Bates College, particularly exhibitions in the art gallery, including catalogs, invitations, and brochures. Some administrative files, including correspondence, press releases, brochures, and events calendars are also included. Some of the folders marked "Exhibits" contain combined exhibit brochures/invitations. The "Exhibit Miscellany" folder contains index cards and clipped photographs which appear to be research materials and notes for several exhibitions.

Dates

  • 1956 - 2018

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

Established in 1953 [as the Treat Gallery], the [Olin Art] Museum maintains a small but significant permanent collection of American and European art, including the Marsden Hartley Memorial Collection, featuring paintings, drawings, personal papers, and memorabilia. The Museum is also an important academic resource, supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum. It is also a leading arts and cultural center in the region. [From the Bates catalog.]

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains records pertaining to the Olin Arts Center at Bates College (established in 1953 as the Treat Gallery), particularly exhibitions in the art gallery, including catalogs, invitations, and brochures.

Organization and Arrangement

The folders are arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Title
Guide to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Museum of Art records, 1956-2018
Status
Completed
Author
Pat Webber
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in: English
Edition statement
©2023

Repository Details

Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository

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