Congregational Library & Archives Artwork collection, 1770-1998, undated.
Scope and Contents
This collections contains 51 pieces of artwork. A majoirty of the 51 pieces are portraits, but the collection also includes architectural drawings and a bust.
Dates
- 1770-1998, undated
Restrictions on Access
For both preservation and display purposes, many of the pieces of artwork have been framed. Framed pieces at the CLA will not be removed from their frames without the express permission of the Executive Director.
Restrictions on Use
Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.
Historical Note
This collection was formed in 2023 as a way to quickly see all of the artwork that is in the Congregational Library & Archives. The list will likely see growth as we identify pieces of artwork located elsewhere in the collection or with the purchase of new pieces.
Extent
51 Items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection was formed in 2023 as a way to quickly see all of the artwork that is in the Congregational Library & Archives. The list will likely see growth as we identify pieces of artwork located elsewhere in the collection or with the purchase of new pieces. This collections contains 51 pieces of artwork. A majoirty of the 51 pieces are portraits, but the collection also includes architectural drawings and a bust.
Arrangement
The collection is arragned by physical location and includes 12 series and 3 sub-series.
Arrangement of the Collection
- Series 1:
- Reading Room, 1770, undated
- Series 2:
- Archives Office, 1770, 1866, undated
- Series 3:
- Rare Book Room Flat Files, 1857, 1901, undated
- Subseries 1:
- Drawer 9, 1901, undated
- Subseries 2:
- Drawer 18, 1857, undated
- Series 4:
- First Floor Stacks Flat Files, 1865, 1869, 1998, undated
- Subseries 1:
- Drawer 13, 1865, 1869, 1998, undated
- Series 5:
- Assistant Librarian's Office, 1875, undated
- Series 6:
- Hitchcock Room, 1898, 1901, undated
- Series 7:
- Director of Development Office, 1900
- Series 8:
- Office Side Hallway, 1922, undated
- Series 9:
- Boates Conference Room, undated
- Series 10:
- Development Office, undated
- Series 11:
- Executive Director's Office, undated
- Series 12:
- Librarian's Office, undated
Acquisition Information
The items within this collection have accumulated over the history of the organization and many lack clear acquisition information. When their is information on the source of acquisition, it will be noted under the individual item. An example of this can be seen with the Nancy E. Forsberg portrait.
Processing Information
Processed by Billy McCarthy June 2023, using DACS second edition.
- Title
- Congregational Library & Archives Artwork collection, 1770-1998, undated.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zachary Bodnar, Billy McCarthy
- Date
- 2023-06-21
- Description rules
- 3
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository