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Georgia Museum of Art records
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Georgia Museum of Art records | |
| Creator: Georgia Museum of Art | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1940s-2010s | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 52 Linear Feet (52 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: UA21-006 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Georgia Museum of Art, established on the campus of the University of Georgia in 1948, is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia. The permanent collection consists of American paintings, primarily 19th- and 20th-century; American, European and Asian works on paper; the Samuel H. Kress Study Collection of Italian Renaissance paintings; and growing collections of southern decorative arts and Asian art.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of administrative records, photographs, scrapbooks, and promotional materials documenting the museum from the 1940s-2000s. Most materials date from the 1980s-2000s.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Item, box, folder], [Collection title, UA#], University Archives, University of Georgia
Processing Information
Summaries of each box's contents are provided, but the collection is not processed at the file level. Please consult a staff member if you need assistance.