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3. Records of the Curatorial Departments

 Record Group
Identifier: 3

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Henri Gabriel Marceau Curatorial Records

 Collection
Identifier: CUR
Abstract

This collection comprises of Henri Gabriel Marceau's correspondence, lectures, notes, and photographs related to his time as curator for the Philadelpha Museum of Art.

Dates: 1929-1956

Indian Art Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: IND
Abstract

The Indian Art Department Records consist primarily of general correspondence and exhibition records that document the department's activities during Stella Kramrisch's tenure as curator.

Dates: circa 1896-1999, undated

Marcel Duchamp Exhibition Records

 Collection
Identifier: MDE
Abstract

The Marcel Duchamp Exhibition Records contain material created and collected by the Modern and Contemporary Art Department (formerly the Twentieth Century Art Department) during the course of organizing and/or participating in exhibitions about the artist Marcel Duchamp.

Dates: 1967-1993, undated

Marcel Duchamp Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MDR
Abstract

The Marcel Duchamp Research Collection is comprised of ephemera, photographs, clippings, writings and correspondence related to the artist Marcel Duchamp, his life, work, and legacy which was collected and compiled by the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1933-2003, undated

Medieval Art Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: MED
Abstract

The Medieval Art Department Records represent the tenure of Francis Henry Taylor. Material consists of correspondence, drafts of published and unpublished works, research and photographs.

Dates: 1824-1975

Mexico and Modern Printmaking Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: IHS
Abstract

The collection consists of photocopied letters, articles, book excerpts, receipts, and prints pertaining to individuals and artists involved with both Mexico and modern printmaking.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1927-2004

Modern and Contemporary Art Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: MOD
Abstract

This collection documents the activities and exhibition of the former Modern and Contemporary Art Department (2000-2013).

Dates: circa 2002-2008

Painting and Sculpture Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: PAI
Abstract

The Painting and Sculpture Department records consist of departmental and exhibition records. It includes correspondence, subject files, lender files, artist and object research files, photographs, draft catalogue writings and other documentation of the Department’s activities.

Dates: 1924-1999

Prints Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: PRI
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and research from the Prints Department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1922-1984

Twentieth Century Art Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: TCA
Abstract

These records document the exhibitions, research, and activities of the Twentieth Century Art Department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1966-2003