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Visual Arts Collection, 1843-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon Historical Society
Title
Visual Arts Collection
Dates
1843-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
6 cubic feet, (17 document cases, 2 flat boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1532
Summary
Collection created by the Oregon Historical Society containing ephemera related to the visual arts in Oregon, primarily in Portland. Includes posters and announcements for gallery openings and art shows.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

From its inception in 1898, the Oregon Historical Society has collected all manner of ephemra relating to culture and society in Oregon, including the visual arts. In the 1950s or 1960s these materials were organizaed into "Topical Collections" based on broad subject matter.

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Content Description

This collection contains posters, brochures, invitations, exhibition catalogs, postcards, newsletters, magazines, and other ephemera from, or about, museums, galleries, associations, events, schools or colleges with art programs, relating to the visual arts, including the performing arts, mostly in Portland, Oregon. Some materials are oversize.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

Visual Arts Collection, Mss 1532, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following series:

  • Series A: General materials, 1914-1908
  • Series B: Museum and galleries, 1843-2013
  • Series C: Organizations and associations , 1892-1907
  • Series D: Events and travelling exhibitions, 1893-2016
  • Series E: Colleges and universities, 1907-2008
  • Series F: Performing arts, 1900-2008
  • Series G: Individual artists, 1890-2000

Acquisition Information

The Oregon Historical Society assembled the collection from a variety of sources.

Processing Note

The collection was expanded and reboxed in January of 2009.

Related Materials

See also Oregon Artists Files, Mss 6036, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Art museums--Oregon.
  • Art--Exhibitions--Oregon
  • Art--Oregon
  • Artists--Oregon.
  • Painters--Oregon
  • Sculptors--Oregon

Corporate Names

  • Oregon Historical Society (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Portland (Or.)--Social life and customs.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Posters
  • Printed ephemera
  • Programs

Finding aid prepared by Sarah Stroman
2009

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