Associated Utah Artists records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0262

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Associated Utah Artists records (1940-2006) consist of scrapbooks, a minute book, news clippings, correspondence, and programs concerning this Utah arts organization. The scrapbooks, which make up the bulk of the collection, contain news clippings and articles about the Associated Utah Artists and art exhibits around the state and at the Art Barn.

Dates

1940-2006

Creator

Associated Utah Artists (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Organizational History

The Associated Utah Artists held their organizational meeting on 25 June 1940. Objectives included promotion of a "progressive spirit in painting and sculpture by a healthy concern with new media and technique, by a spirit of mutual helpfulness, and an essentially native growth." Charter members included James T. Harwood, LeConte Stewart, Olof Moller, Verla Birrell, Bert Franklin Larsen, Avard Fairbanks, Gordon Cope, Jack Sears, and others. Florence Ware served as the first chairman.

Extent

13.75 Linear Feet (12 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Associated Utah Artists records (1940-2006) consist of scrapbooks, a minute book, news clippings, correspondence, and programs concerning this Utah arts organization.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mona McGuire in 2008.

Separated Materials

Photographs and slides were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Kristin B. Jenks in 1982.

Addendum processed by Emma McFarland in 2011.

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