Other programs and services, 1930-1953, undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-subseries consists of files pertaining to other methods of outreach the museum offered to encourage public attendance, documenting services available for visitors. Most of the membership material, which is the bulk of this sub-subseries, consists of correspondence with various individuals including W. Lawrence Saunders, who served as Chairman of the Membership Committee in the mid 1930s.
The museum offered its first Training Course in 1945 to qualified candidates to study and train from one to three years as preparation for careers in museums. The program did not begin until 1946 and continued for only two terms. The files consist of a variety of materials, including correspondence, course outlines, lecture notes, and submitted exams.
Dates
- 1930-1953, undated
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Because of its fragile condition, the following item may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist: floor plan with annotations of PMA Gothic installations (in "Objects and related topics" series, "European decorative arts and arms and armor" subseries, "Rooms and architectural elements" sub-subseries, "England. Gothic installations at PMA, incl. Abergavenny, Wales" file).
Extent
From the Series: 5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Files are grouped by program type, namely membership, museum training course, restaurant, sales desk, and sketching regulations.
Creator
- From the Collection: Kimball, Fiske, 1888-1955 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org