Nevada Artists' Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC329

Scope and Contents

The Nevada Artists' Assoication Records includes minutes (incomplete); agendas, treasurers' reports; newsletters; membership rolls and applications; programs and lists of participants in art shows; newspaper clippings about events; and report, programs, and announcements of the Nevada Art Gallery, Reno, Nevada.

Dates

  • 1950-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

The Nevada Artists' Association was incorporated in 1950 in Carson City, Nevada, with the purpose of raising the standards of art for the viewing public through juried art shows.

Extent

0.95 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Nevada Artists' Association was incorporated in 1950 in Carson City, Nevada, with the purpose of raising the standards of art for the viewing public through juried art shows. The collection includes minutes; agendas, treasurers' reports; newsletters; membership rolls and applications; programs and lists of participants in art shows; newspaper clippings about events; and report, programs, and announcements.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following series: 1) Constitution and Bylaws; 2) Minutes; 3) Newsletters; 4) Membership Records; 5) Correspondence; 6) Art Shows; 7) Publicity; 8) Nevada Art Gallery

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rhoda Shedd circa 1970.

Title
Guide to the Nevada Artists' Association Records
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)