MenuInventory of the Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection, 1932 - 2001
Abstract
The Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection contains clippings, exhibit catalogs, articles, flyers, and other material about the Duke University Museum of Art and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. These files were compiled from a variety of sources by University Archives staff for use in reference and research.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection, 1932 - 2001.
- Creator
- Duke University. University Archives.
- Extent
- 1.0 Linear Feet, , 1000 Items
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
- Language
- English.
Collection Overview
The Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection contains clippings, exhibit catalogs, a docents' manual, articles, flyers, and other materials about the Duke University Museum of Art, and later the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
No restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Contents of the Collection
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From 1930 to 1969, the Woman's College Library (now the Lilly Library) on East Campus was the principal venue for art exhibits at Duke. In 1969, Duke University opened an art museum in the renovated science building on East Campus. In 1998, alumnus Raymond D. Nasher donated funds to support construction of a new art museum at Duke University, the Nasher Museum of Art, which opened in 2005.
Subject Headings
Related Material
- Museum of Art Records. (University Archives, Duke University.)
- Art Association Records. (University Archives, Duke University.)
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Duke University Museum of Art Reference Collection was compiled by the University Archives from a variety of sources.
Processing Information
Processed by University Archives staff
Encoded by Jill Katte, June 2005, updated by Kimberly Sims, August 2010
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.