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Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Lorton Reformatory  Search this
Extent:
0.1 Linear feet (1 folder)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Exhibit scripts
Exhibition records
Correspondence
Photographic prints
Date:
1970-10 - 1970-11
Summary:
An exhibition exploring artistic expression, poetry, and performance created by Lorton Reformatory inmates. The exhibit was held at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum from October 1970 to November 1970. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, floor plans, and catalogues.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Arts in prisons  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Exhibit scripts
Exhibition records -- 1967-1989
Correspondence
Photographic prints
Citation:
Lorton Reformatory: beyond time exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-053
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Lorton Reformatory: beyond time exhibition records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa75238c73b-c513-4407-a380-7ff6cb2407c7
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-053