General, 1997-1998
Scope and Contents
The exhibition, "Self-Taught Artists of the 20th Century: An American Anthology," was a major traveling exhibition that premiered at the PMA. Organized by the Museum of American Folk Art in New York, the exhibition featured paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations created by 31 American self-taught artists, including Grandma Moses, Thornton Dial, and Horace Pippin. The records contain object lists, checklists, memorandums, and tour itineraries.
Dates
- 1997-1998
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to unprocessed and institutional records less than 10 years old is at the discretion of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Series: 5.4 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Agro, Elisabeth R. (Person)
- From the Collection: Garvan, Beatrice (Person)
- From the Collection: Hood, Graham, 1936- (Person)
- From the Collection: McNeil, Robert L., Jr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Sewell, Darrel, 1939- (Person)
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Organization)
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