Illustrated Supplement to the Catalogue of the Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting May 17-June 17, May 1945
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 218 paintings by 204 contemporary American artists, assembled by Jermayne McAgy with official approval of the State Department to accompany the United Nations Conference taking place in San Francisco in 1945. The Conference committee sponsored the exhibition and dinner was given for the delegates at the Legion of Honor.
The exhibition records span 18 folders and include an object and price list, publicity information and correspondence, shipping correspondence, insurance information, general correspondence, reject lender correspondence, future exhibition information, lender information, registration receipts, and lender correspondence. A copy of the exhibition catalog and an illustrated supplement are in the catalog collection. Two related magazines are available in the reference collection.
Dates
- Creation: May 1945
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: MacAgy, Jermayne, 1914-1964 (Curator of an exhibition, Person)
- From the Sub-Series: Howe, Jr., Thomas Carr, 1904-1994 (Curator of an exhibition, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The price list must be redacted before viewing.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 0.5 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span 18 folders plus a catalog, illustrated supplement, and related magazines.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA