Yale University Art Gallery photographs and film
Scope and Contents
The materials consist of photographs, drawings and one 16mm film documenting the two stages of construction of the Yale University Art Gallery (Gallery of Fine Arts).
Dates
- 1925-1953
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy, which is retained by the repository. Researchers wishing to obtain an additional copy for their personal use should consult Copying Services information on the Manuscripts and Archives web site.
Arrangement
The records are arranged by topic and additional material.
Extent
5.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The materials consist of photographs, drawings and one 16mm film documenting the two stages of construction of the Yale University Art Gallery (Gallery of Fine Arts).
Biographical / Historical
The Old Art Gallery (Old Wing) at Yale was completed in 1928. A bridge over High Street, connecting Street Hall to the Art Gallery, was constructed at the same time. The New Art Gallery (New Wing) adjoins the Old Wing on the west side. The New Wing was completed in 1953.
Custodial History
Accession 2012-A-075 transferred from Media Services, 2010.
General note
Forms part of Yale Record Group 46-B (YRG 46-B), Records and materials documenting individual Yale buildings, facilities, and grounds.
General
Formerly titled: Yale University Art Gallery Photographs. Title revised 3/29/2012.
- Title
- Guide to the Yale University Art Gallery Photographs and Film
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
- Date
- May 1998
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
beinecke.library@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511