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Scrapbook #2, 1927-1930

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

These two scrapbooks were compiled by the Museum architects, Zantzinger, Borie and Medary. The first consists of the media coverage generated across the country over the construction of the new building at Fairmount. The second records the various formal openings of the new museum, worldwide public reaction as well as articles featuring various details of the building.

Both scrapbooks were microfilmed by Archives of American Art in 1954.

Dates

  • 1927-1930

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 2 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

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