Art, 1939 - 1949

File — Box: J-01

Identifier: J:004

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to academic regulations, African-American Studies, course schedules, Dana Associates Program, East Asian Studies, Freshman Seminar/Year, International Studies, Jewish Studies, Master's Degree, Russian Studies, Teacher Education, Women's Studies, Writing Center.

Includes pamphlets, photos, booklets, calendars, brochures, magazine articles, and newsletters.

Dates

1939 - 1949

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Development of art department; George Rickey appointed first Professor of Art - 1941; art exhibit from The Silberman Galleries of NY; Professor Howard (Lehigh Univ) will be visiting art instructor; Philip Evergood hired; exhibitions;

pamphlet "Five Centuries of Painting" exhibit 1941; art dept brochure; 8 x 10 photos of students painting

Adult education classes and workshop in Art; report on art education in regards to Department of Public Instruction