Scrapbooks
Scope and Contents Note
The Scrapbook Collection contains newspaper and magazine clippings, dated 1926-2001, which relate in some way to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Most of the articles are from local publications, but there is also a number of regional, national, and international publications. Articles detail the Nelson and Atkins bequests that started the museum, the Nelson family, Mary Atkins, construction of the museum and its opening, acquisition of art, programs, events, staff, and other museum news. To a lesser degree, articles relate to art and the art community in Kansas City.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-2001
Creator
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Organization)
- William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and Mary Atkins Museum of Fine Arts (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Open to researchers. Appointments are necessary for the use of manuscript and archival collections.
Conditions Governing Use Note
Notification of intent to publish, quote, or cite archival materials is required. Contact the archives via https://nelson-atkins.org/library/.
Extent
16.44 Linear Feet (In 71 volumes.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains scrapbooks with newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Organization
Due to the nature of the collection, it has not been divided into series, but is contained within 71 bound volumes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
Transfer; date received not known.
Accruals Note
Additions to the collection are not anticipated.
Subject
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Organization)
- William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and Mary Atkins Museum of Fine Arts (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Scrapbook Collection, RG 72
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives Repository