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Destroyed Unclaimed May Show Entries, 1956-1980

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents note

From the Sub-Series:

At the close of the show letters were written to artists regarding the retrieval of their entries. Artwork that was not picked up was destroyed. The list from 1956 documents objects dating back to 1931 being given a final chance for retrieval. Beginning in 1957, objects were disposed of on a preset date at the conclusion of the show. Information about unclaimed art or May Show leftovers can also be found in the artists' correspondence and artists' "pick-up" correspondence in series 2.5, and in series 1, the chronological files of the Director's office.

Dates

  • 1956-1980

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

From the Sub-Series: 0.1 Cubic feet ([1 folder])

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cleveland Museum of Art Archives Repository

Contact:
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Cleveland OH 44106