Yale University Art Gallery photographs and film

Collection

Call Number: RU 622

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

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0622

Additional Description

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.