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Religious Folk Art of the Southwest, November 1, 1945-January 6, 1946

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

An exhibition of religious artworks by Spanish colonist artists of the Southwestern United States, including “bultos” or figures and “retablos” or painted panels. The exhibition was arranged by the Taylor Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The exhibition records span five folders and include planning correspondence, damage correspondence, registration receipts, installation information, and shipping information. Installation photograph prints and negatives are in the photograph collection. The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Vol. 3, No. 8 covered the exhibition and is available in the archives.

Dates

  • Creation: November 1, 1945-January 6, 1946

Creator

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 plus object and installation photographs as well as coverage in a CPLH bulletin.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

An exhibition of religious artworks by Spanish colonist artists of the Southwestern United States, arranged by the Taylor Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The exhibition records span five folders plus object and installation photographs as well as coverage in a CPLH bulletin.

Arrangement

The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.

Related Exhibitions

Legion of Honor: South American Colonial Silver (1943)
Legion of Honor: Spanish Colonial Design (1943)
Legion of Honor: Religious Folk Art of the Southwest: Photographs of Santos and Bultos (1945)
Legion of Honor: Spanish Colonial Religious Art (1960)

Repository Details

Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository

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