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Posters, U.S.A., February 8-March 2, 1958

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

An exhibition of 69 posters by American artists dating from 1832 to World War I (1914-1918), selected from the collection of Levi Berman by American Heritage magazine for an exhibition co-sponsored by the magazine and the Detroit Historical Society and circulated by the American Federation of Arts.
The exhibition records span six folders and include an exhibition description, object list, planning correspondence, installation instructions, registration receipts, and shipping information, plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: February 8-March 2, 1958

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

0.2 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span six folders plus a catalog and photographs.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

An exhibition of 69 posters by American artists dating from 1832 to World War I (1914-1918), selected from the collection of Levi Berman by American Heritage magazine for an exhibition co-sponsored by the magazine and the Detroit Historical Society and circulated by the American Federation of Arts. The exhibition records span six folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Related Exhibitions

de Young: Soviet Posters (1931)
de Young: War Posters Today (1942)
de Young: Anti-Nazi Posters by Artists of the Soviet Union (1942)
Legion of Honor: Canadian War Posters (1942)
Legion of Honor: National War Posters (1943)
de Young: New Soviet Posters and Photographs from the U.S.S.R. (1943)
Legion of Honor: World Travel Posters (1957)
Legion of Honor: Posters, U.S.A. (1958)
Legion of Honor: Posters of the Cuban Revolution (1974)

Separated Materials

The exhibition catalog is housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Catalog collection in box 7. Object photograph prints and installation photograph prints and negatives are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Photograph collection in box 21.

Repository Details

Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository

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