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Special Exhibitions Vertical File

 Collection
Identifier: VF-02

Scope and Contents Note

Comprised of mailings, invitations to openings, clippings, progams, and other ephemera, as well as photographs related to Nelson-Atkins exhibitions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-2022

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

6.7 Linear Feet (In 2 records center cartons and 2 file cabinet drawers.)

Language of Materials

English

Organization

The collection is broken down into two series: Ephemera (Series I) and Photographs (Series II).

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note

Photographs were a tramsfer; ephemera continues to be added to by Archives staff.

Accruals Note

Additions to the collection are anticipated.

Related Materials Note

Registration Exhibition Records (RG 20). See also records from the curatorial department associated with the exhibit and the VRL Slide Collection.

Title
Finding Aid of the Special Exhibitions Vertical File, VF 02
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

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