Rice University Art Gallery records
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
- Creation: 1971 - 2017
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
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
Abstract
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
- 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
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu