California Society of Miniature Painters Collection, 1911-1972

Collection context

Summary

Title:
California Society of Miniature Painters Collection,
Dates:
1911-1972
Creators:
California Society of Miniature Painters
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Suggested citation of these records: [Identification of item], California Society of Miniature Painters Collection, Research Library and Archives, Pasadena Museum of History.

Background

Scope and content:

The California Society of Miniature Painters Collection (1911-1972) consists of exhibition catalogs, art school catalogs, artwork, photographs, organizational papers, membership biographies and lists, clippings and scrapbooks.

Biographical / historical:

The California Society of Miniature Painters was organized in February 1912. As stated in their constitution, the society was formed "for the purpose of fostering the painting of miniatures, and to hold annual exhibitions." The Society's meetings were held in members' homes or in various locations throughout Los Angeles. The Society's exhibitions were mounted in the Los Angeles area.

Physical description:
3 Boxes

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Teresa Fitzgerald; machine-readable finding aid created by Genie Guerard
Date Prepared:
© 2000
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: Unknown.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open to the public for research. Use is restricted by rules intended to protect and preserve the materials in good condition for the future. For additional information please contact the Pasadena Museum of History.

Terms of access:

Use of the materials is governed by all applicable copyright law. The Pasadena Museum of History reserves the right to restrict any materials from reproduction at any time. Property rights reside with the Pasadena Museum of History. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. The Museum's physical ownership of the materials in its collection does not imply ownership of copyright. It is the user's responibility to reslove any copyright issues related to the use and distribution of reproduced materials. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Pasadena Museum of History.

Preferred citation:

Suggested citation of these records: [Identification of item], California Society of Miniature Painters Collection, Research Library and Archives, Pasadena Museum of History.

Location of this collection:
470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103-3594, US
Contact:
626.577.1660