Built in the U.S.A., 1932-1944: Photographs, Models, and Drawings, Circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, March 8-29, 1945
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 47 photographs, models, and drawings of American architecture built between the Museum of Modern Art’s first exhibition in 1932 and this, their 15th anniversary in 1944. The exhibition was selected from the architecture section of their exhibition “Art in Progress.”
The exhibition records span five folders and include an exhibition description, exhibition contract, planning correspondence, registration receipts, and installation information.
Dates
- Creation: March 8-29, 1945
Creator
- Museum of Modern Art (established 1929) (Arranger, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span five folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of 47 photographs, models, and drawings of American architecture built between the Museum of Modern Art’s first exhibition in 1932 and this, their 15th anniversary in 1944. The exhibition records span five folders.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Separated Materials
A digital copy of the exhibition catalog “Built in the U.S.A., 1932-1944,” published by the Museum of Modern Art is available here: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/3385.
Cultural context
Style / Period
Temporal
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA