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General Vertical File

 Collection
Identifier: VF-01

Collection Description

Comprised of ephemera, newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, lists, small publications, and other documents related to museum history, events, and activities; staff, donors and supporters; and the museum campus.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934-2018

Conditions on Access

Open to researchers. Appointments are necessary for the use of manuscript and archival collections.

Conditions on Use

These records are the property of the Nelson Gallery Foundation and it retains all rights, including possible copyright, which they may contain. Notification of intent to publish, quote, or cite archival materials is required. Contact the archives via https://nelson-atkins.org/library/.

Extent

6.9 Linear Feet (in 4 file cabinet drawers)

Language of Materials

English

Note on Collection Organization

This collection is arranged alphabetically by topic and folder title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer.

Accruals

Accruals to the collection are anticipated.

Related Archival Materials

Ephemera, RG 70; Scrapbook Collection, RG 72; Special Exhibitions Vertical Files, VF 02.

Title
Finding Aid of the General Vertical File, VF 01
Author
Finding aid prepared by Tara Laver and Miranda Mahoney.
Date
2023 January
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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