Texas
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of postcards and flyers sent by galleries and arts organizations to announce or promote exhibitions or events. The mailings were collected by Harris from 1960s-2010s, with the bulk from the 1980s and 1990s. The the bulk of the mailings are from Dallas, with additional mailings from galleries and organizations throughout the Metroplex and Texas. The collection does not include mailings from large museums or galleries outside of Texas. The collection also includes gallery mailings sent to Pamela and Bill Nelson which Harris acquired after Pamela Nelson installed an exhibition of them.
Metroplex has been defined as an area encompassing Fort Worth on the west, Denton and McKinney on the north, Rockwall on the east, and Waxahatchie on the south (functionally Lancaster and Cedar Hill based on content); minus the Dallas cards.
Dates
- 1960s-2010s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection; contact the archives at archives@DMA.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 12.71 Linear Feet (10 cubic foot boxes, filed letter; 1 slim Hollinger)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository