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Art

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:

Agnes Gray Dexter papers

 Collection
Identifier: 16.2.16
Abstract

The Mary Gray Dexter papers contain examples of her classwork completed as a student in the Rhode Island School of Design, Department of Textile Design, 1909-1911.

Dates: 1909-1911

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant lectures

 Collection
Identifier: 32.01
Abstract

The collection contains recorded videos from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant lectures delivered 1985, 1986, and 1987.

Dates: 1982-1987; Majority of material found within 1985-1987

Anna T. Carmody papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.2.8
Abstract

The collection contains materials documenting Anna T. Carmody's career as an artist and instructor, circa 1930-1936.

Dates: circa 1930-1936

Architecture Exhibition records

 Collection
Identifier: 23.4.4
Abstract

The records document architecture exhibitions held at the Rhode Island School of Design, Museum of Art, 1939-1943, and the use of exhibition materials by the Museum's Department of Education, 1940-1953.

Dates: 1939-1953; Majority of material found within 1939-1943

Art For Your Collection Exhibition records

 Collection
Identifier: 23.3.9.1
Abstract

The Art for Your Collection records are the Museum Registrar's records for the Art for Your Collection (AFYC) exhibition, held annually, 1962-1991.

Dates: 1962-1991

Arthur L. Loeb papers

 Collection
Identifier: SP 7.0
Abstract

The Arthur L. Loeb papers contains personal and educational materials about Design Science during the span of his life and career, 1923-2002.

Dates: 1950-2008

Arthur W. Heintzelman papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.02.4
Abstract

Seven postcards and one transcript of letters sent by Arthur Heintzelman document his trip to Europe in 1911 after receiving the first RISD Alumni Association Traveling Scholarship.

Dates: 1911

Bert Gallery Stephen W. Macomber Inventory book

 Collection
Identifier: Sp 5.0
Abstract

Stephen W. Macomber was a portrait, still life, and landscape painter. The Bert Gallery (Providence, RI) created an inventory book of photographs of his paintings identified by title, medium, size, and indication if sold and at what price.

Dates: circa 1987-2000

Carl Schraubstadter Catalogue of Hiroshige Prints typescript

 Collection
Identifier: 23.3.1.3
Abstract

Carl Schraubstadter's Catalogue of Hiroshige Prints typescript, 1936, contains a catalogue raisonné in three volumes.

Dates: 1936

Community Art Project records

 Collection
Identifier: SP 1.0
Abstract

The records document the activities of the Community Art Project, a joint venture of Brown University and RISD.

Dates: 1932-1943

Department of Industrial Design. Universal Kitchen records

 Collection
Identifier: 08.10.01
Abstract

From 1990-2002, over 100 interdisciplinary RISD undergraduates, led by the Department of Industrial Design, worked to redesign the residential kitchen from the ground up, to meet the needs of a full range of users. The records include photographs, negatives, videos (VHS and 8mm), slides, drawings, reports, and files.

Dates: 1990-2002

Diana L. Johnson and Deborah J. Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: 23.3.6.3
Abstract

The papers (1962-1989) document the activities of the Curators of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Diana L. Johnson (1969-1979) and Deborah J. Johnson (1979-1988) plus Curator Maureen C. O'Brien (1988-1989).

Dates: 1962-1989; Majority of material found within 1969-1989

Donald W. Hurd writings

 Collection
Identifier: 10.2.7
Abstract

This collection contains two notebooks written by Donald W. Hurd, an instructor of Mathematics at Rhode Island School of Design, 1920-1951.

Dates: circa 1935-1945

Edna W. Lawrence papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.02.1
Abstract

The records document Edna W. Lawrence’s development of the Nature Lab, 1937-1971, and students' work in her drawing and painting classes, 1934-1973.

Dates: 1934-1973

Faculty Symposium: The Nineties: Fin de Siecle or Vision of the Future?

 Collection
Identifier: 10.03.01
Abstract

The Faculty Symposium Committee organized the symposium "The Nineties: Fin de Siecle or Vision of the Future?" held in the RISD Auditorium 1990 October 12. Coordinated by Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Photography Deborah Bright, the symposium featured presentations by RISD faculty and guest Benny Andrews on three panels.

Dates: 1990

Gordon Franklin Peers papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.02.3
Abstract

Correspondence, memorabilia, slides, photographs, calendars, journals, essays, TV scripts and art catalogs document Gordon F. Peers' long career at RISD as an instructor in the Painting Department.

Dates: 1853-1988; Majority of material found within 1927-1988

Gorham Manufacturing Company records

 Collection
Identifier: SP4.0
Abstract

The records include Gorham Manufacturing catalogues, books, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1892-1952, 1980

Graphic Design Department records

 Collection
Identifier: 08.04
Abstract

The records consist of student degree projects, portfolios, and other student work created for the Graphic Design department.

Dates: 1974-2009

Heinrich Schwarz papers

 Collection
Identifier: 23.3.6.1
Abstract

The Heinrich Schwarz papers document his personal and professional correspondence, 1940-1953, while at the Rhode Island School of Design, Museum of Art and include records documenting the activities of employees before and after his tenure, 1926-1942 and 1954-1970.

Dates: 1926-1970; Majority of material found within 1943-1953

Helen Edwards Witchell papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.2.10
Abstract

This series documents Helen Edwards Witchell's education, teaching career, and credentials, 1912-1932.

Dates: 1912-1932

Henri Zerner papers

 Collection
Identifier: 23.3.6.2
Abstract

The records focus on acquisitions, gifts, and researcher queries. With the exception of one file containing correspondence (1961-1964) of Director David Giles Carter, the files include predominantly the outgoing letters (1965-1967) of Zerner.

Dates: 1961-1967; Majority of material found within 1965-1967

Isaac Bates Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 02.01.06
Abstract

A scrapbook of Isaac Comstock Bates, 1877-1887, containing letters from artists and dealers about the purchase of paintings and engravings.

Dates: 1877-1887; Majority of material found within ( 1877-1883)

James D. Herbert papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.2.6
Abstract

The collection contains four publication proposals created by James D. Herbert, 1934-1960s.

Dates: 1934-1960s

James Fowle papers

 Collection
Identifier: 10.2.9
Abstract

The James Fowle papers document the rennovation of the Woods-Gerry House, Providence, RI and the Rhode Island School of Design Faculty strike in 1982.

Dates: 1965-1982

John G. Hardy Jr. papers and drafting tools

 Collection
Identifier: 16.2.3
Abstract

A collection of metal drafting tools and student notes from John G. Hardy Jr.'s years of study at Rhode Island School of Design, 1930-1935, and his professional practice.

Dates: 1930-1935, 1970s