Series VIII: Subject Files, 1951 - 1981
Scope and Contents
This series was previously arranged into subject categories and organized alphabetically by American Folk Art Museum librarians Rita Keckeissen and Eugene Sheehy in 1993. Files are divided into different categories that are further categorized into different artists, art institutions, and other folk art collections. The artist files include correspondence between artists and Earnest, as well as information related to exhibitions that included these artists. There are some material and blueprints regarding The Willard Gallery and the Wendell Gilley Museum.
Dates
- 1951 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
1.00 cubic feet (2 standard document cases)
6 file(s) (3 standard files in box 13; 2 standard files in box 21;1 oversized file)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Earnest, Adele, (1901-1993) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org