Palette and Chisel Club records
Scope and Contents
Club founded in Chicago in 1895 with the objectives of fostering growth in the visual arts, providing space for artists to work, and enriching the community through programs of art education. Founding member, Charles J. Mulligan, was an assistant to Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft who rented part of his studio to the fledgling organization. Records include exhibit registers and scrapbooks containing photographs and clippings of the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. NOTE: Letter of permission required from the director of the Palette and Chisel Club before viewing this collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1976
Creator
- Palette & Chisel Club (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Letter of permission required from the director of the Palette and Chisel Club before viewing this collection. Contact reference@newberry.org for more information.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (9 volumes)
Abstract
Club founded in Chicago in 1895 with the objectives of fostering growth in the visual arts, providing space for artists to work, and enriching the community through programs of art education. Founding member, Charles J. Mulligan, was an assistant to Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft who rented part of his studio to the fledgling organization. Records include exhibit registers and scrapbooks containing photographs and clippings of the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. NOTE: Letter of permission required from the director of the Palette and Chisel Club before viewing this collection.
Fragile Materials
Club Log Books are extremely fragile; due to their condition researchers are directed to use the microfilm copies of these log books.
Location
VAULT 32 2
Source
- Palette & Chisel Club (Chicago, Ill.) (Donor, Organization)
- Title
- Palette and Chisel Club records, 1895-1976
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org