Installations and Exhibits Scrapbooks, 1951-1996
Scope and Contents of the Records
This collection consists of eighteen scrapbooks, and one compilation of loose pages, comprised of photographs, invitations, programs, announcements, and newspaper clippings documenting events and installations at the Clark Institute between 1951 and 1996.
The 1951-1953 album contains photos of the construction of the 1955 building, clippings relating to the founding and progress of the Institute, and information about early exhibits. Two albums, one including a catalog, are dedicated to a 1967 exhibit by Wildenstein of objects on loan from the Clark. The remaining albums present a chronological picture of musical performances, exhibits, parties, school visits, and other events through 1996.
The scrapbook titled Photos of Misc. Old Loans is undated. The bulk of the loans therein include furniture and silver objects. The scrapbook titled Photographs of the Construction of the Service Building is also undated, but contains exterior construction photographs of the 1964 Service Building, which later housed the Williamstown Art Conservation Center. New Addition Photos contains exterior construction photos of the Manton Research Center ranging from 1968-1971.
Dates
- 1951-1996
Restrictions on Access
This material is open for research.
Extent
28 Linear feet (20 volumes; 14 oversized boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection is comprised of scrapbooks containing photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera documenting important events at the Clark.
Arrangement of the Records
The scrapbooks in this collection are arranged chronologically.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Albums range from fair to poor condition. Many clippings have become unglued from their backings and others are damaged. All clippings are fragile and the backing pages are generally brittle.
Physical Location
This collection is held in the Clark Art Institute Archives.
Custodial History
These albums were stored in the office of John H. Brooks, Associate Director, until around 2000, when they were transferred to the office of Susan Roeper, the Library Director. The creator of the scrapbooks is unknown.
Processing Information
In June, 2007 Lacy Schutz, Archivist, examined these albums. No preservation measures were taken at that time and the albums were not rehoused.
Mario Cesareo, Archives Assistant, revised this collection in August, 2022. Seven previously undiscovered albums were added and the collection was reorganized into two series.
- Title
- A Guide to Installations and Exhibits Scrapbooks, 1951-1996
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Lacy Schutz. Revised by Mario Cesareo in August 2022.
- Date
- March 31, 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Archives Repository