Violet Oakley Memorial Foundation, 1976-1998
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
The Violet Oakley Memorial Foundation was organized in 1962 to commemorate the life and works of Violet Oakley in her studio at Cogslea. These records consist of correspondence between the Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, documentation of a cataloging project, lists, loans, bequests, appraisals, Edith Emerson's will, and the final agreement between the Foundation and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for transfer of materials in 1986 when the Foundation was dissolved.
Bulk dates: 1980-1987
Dates
- 1976-1998
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: ? linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Contents are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Creator
- From the Collection: Percy, Ann (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Shoemaker, Innis H. (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org