Scope and Contents
Subseries B, Exhibition files, 1980-1991 (#59.1-67.30), contains correspondence, site plans, notes, review sheets, agreements, etc. Files are arranged in two groups, exhibition files, which relate to places, and exhibition unit files, which relate to an exhibition piece identified with the person or group that created it. Exhibition files document exhibitions from early proposal phase through exhibition and, in some instances, responses to the exhibition. Exhibition unit files contain correspondence with needleworkers, review sheets assessing the exhibition piece, agreements, and, in some instances, journals kept by needleworkers and interviews with the workers, often conducted by Chicago. There are no files concerning exhibition unit #8. Folders are arranged with exhibition files in alphabetical order, followed by the exhibition unit files in numerical order.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1957-2004
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE
Access. Unrestricted except that for access to folders #81.21-81.24, researchers must obtain written permission from Diane Gelon and Susan Hill. Folder #83.12 is closed until January 1, 2025.
Extent
111.18 linear feet ((54 cartons, 1+1/2 file boxes, 29 card file boxes, 9 folio boxes, 6 folio+ boxes, 2 oversize boxes) plus 1 roll box, 1 supersize folder, 97 photograph folders, 3 folio photograph folders, 5 archived web sites, and electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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