Community Fabric: African American Quilts and Folk Art, 1994 February 13-April 10
Scope and Contents
Compiled by previous archivists, the purpose of this collection was to provide easy access to information that is most often requested. This collection contains, as either the original or a photocopy: administrative reports; biographical materials for staff, officers, and others associated with the museum; museum and department histories; building records for all museum buildings and the parkway; museum news releases and publications; clippings; exhibition and event ephemera; subject files for specific artists, park houses, and general topics; and visual resources related to the buildings, artists, employees, and special events. The bulk of the materials were collected from archival and museum happenings from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
Dates
- 1994 February 13-April 10
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Record Group: 18 linear feet (34 document cases, 1 flat box, and 7 folders in a flat file drawer.)
Language of Materials
English
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