Ladies Art Association (New York, N.Y.) Search this
Extent:
18 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1867-1914
Scope and Contents:
The 1871 Constitution, publicity materials (1876-1888), published lists of members, a petition to the State of New York for financial aid, and correspondence (1887-1914). A 1914 letter from a member outlines the history of the Association.
Biographical / Historical:
Organized 1867 and incorporated in 1877 to promote interests of women artists. Many of its members and officers were Quakers.
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming 1985 by the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore., Pa.
Restrictions:
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
