Historical Materials
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents note
The files "general information and publicity correspondence" include research materials gathered for the purpose of publicizing the show. The files contain clippings, correspondence, transcripts of interviews and talks, and descriptions of the history of the May Show compiled by the museum. Materials offer both acclamation and criticism. This subseries provides a quick way to learn the history of the May Show and the challenges it created, up to the early 1970s.
Dates
- Majority of material found within Bulk, 1957-1993
- 1919-1993
Conditions Governing Access note
Subject to review by archives staff. For more information or to access this collection contact archives staff at archives2@clevelandart.org.
Extent
0.15 Cubic feet ([5 folders])
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement note
chronological
Creator
- From the Collection: Burchfield, Louise (1888-1982) (Person)
- From the Collection: Milliken, William Mathewson (1889-1978) (Person)
- From the Collection: Whiting, Frederic Allen (1873-1959) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Cleveland Museum of Art Archives Repository