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Congregational Library & Archives Artwork collection, 1770-1998, undated.

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Identifier: RG5459

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

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