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Rice University Art Gallery records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 066
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

The records consist of budget information, correspondence and many exhibition files that contain attendance, finances and general information on each exhibition. The files are arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • 1971 - 2017

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from the Rice University Art Gallery Records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Historical Sketch

In 1971, Sewall Hall was constructed making space available for a permanent art gallery at Rice University referred to as the Sewall Gallery. Originally the gallery was managed by faculty but soon had the benefit of a full time director. In 1994, it was renamed the Rice University Art Gallery.

Extent

26.25 Linear Feet (53 boxes)

2.51 Gigabytes (Digital images of exhibit installations, opening and other events 1995-2011, accessible by request using identifier nearline UA0066aip_001.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

In 1971 Sewall Hall was constructed making space available for a permanent art gallery at Rice University referred to as the Sewall Gallery and later as Rice University Art Gallery. These records reflect the exhibitions held there and related administrative functions.

Provenance

Transfered June 25, 1998; July 24, 1998: March 8, 1999, 2008, 2015, 2016.

General

Includes the following digital objects stored in nearline system: UA0066aip_001

Subjects

Record Groups

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rice University Art Gallery records, 1971-2017
Status
Unprocessed Addenda
Author
Lisa Moellering
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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