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PC. Photography Collections

 Classification
Identifier: PC
The Photography Collections represent all photography on a physical media including black & white and color prints; black & white and color negatives; black & white and color contact sheets; 35 mm slides; transparencies; and digital images stored on disk (CD or DVD). All photography on physical media not in the archives was transferred to the archives upon the closure of the Slide / Visual Resources Library and this is a closed collection. The photography collections were reprocessed in 2016-2017 to merge existing and transfered photography, and create separate content based collections for easier description, use and access. Content based collections are: Building, Collection Documentation, Development & Events, Education & Programming, Exhibition, Miscellany, People, Publications, and 90th Anniversary Timeline. Additional information on each collection is available in the respective finding aid.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

90th Anniversary Timeline Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: PC-001
Abstract

In 1993, the museum marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Dallas Art Association with an exhibition featuring an extensive illustrated timeline held in the concourse. The exhibition was curated by Natalie "Schatzie" Lee. The photograph collection consists of the photographs used in the exhibition timeline and those that were collected and selected for possible use in the timeline, and therefore had written captions.

Dates: 1903 - 1993

An Affair of the Art Photography

 Collection
Identifier: PC-015
Abstract

This collection consists of photography documenting the An Affair of the Art annual fundraising event by the Junior Associates from 1994-2012. The photography includes print and digital images documenting the AotA event and associated events.

Dates: 1994 - 2012

Art in Bloom Photography

 Collection
Identifier: PC-016
Abstract

This collection contains digital images of the Art in Bloom annual fundraising event documenting the decor, attendees and program (fashion show, speakers) for 2002-2010.

Dates: 2002 - 2010

Beaux Arts Ball Photographs

 Collection — Case 1
Identifier: PC-013
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the gathered photographs from the two Bals Aux Chapeaux in 1955 and 1956 and Beaux Arts Balls held 1962-1993.

Dates: 1955 - 1993

Building Photography Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PC-003
Abstract

The Building Photography collection contains documentation of the interior and exterior of the museum facility, including construction and renovations of the facility and any former museum locations. The collection is arranged in five series: Previous Locations, Construction, Exterior, Interior and Damage Documentation. Collection includes all photographs on physical media.

Dates: 1903 - 2007

Collection Documentation Photography

 Collection
Identifier: PC-009
Abstract

The Collection Documentation Photography collection contains photographic documentation of the installation and movement of specific permanent collection objects and loans; the planning, packing and reinstallation of the collection with the move from Fair Park to the New Museum downtown; and large collections.

Dates: 1953 - 1999

Dallas Museum of Fine Arts Photograph Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PC-011
Abstract

The collection consists of unbound pages from two scrapbooks: one of the museum building and activities and one of the collection.

Dates: 1940s-1950s

Deaccessioned Object Photography

 Collection
Identifier: PC-010
Abstract

The collection consists of object photography of deaccessioned objects. Photographs are arranged by object number and contain black and white print photography, black and white negatives, and/or color transparencies.

Dates: 1918 - 1997

Development & Event Photography

 Collection
Identifier: PC-005
Abstract

The Development & Event Photography collection contains photographic documentation of programs for donors and members organized by the museum's development department staff. Major programs included are Associates, Circles, Corporate, Friends Groups, Junior Associates, Museum and PM Leagues, and Special Events, among others.

Dates: 1950 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2007

DMA Exhibition Photography Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PC-002
Abstract The Exhibition Photography collection contains all types of photography related to an exhibition, combined for ease of access. Types include installation, installation in progress, venue installation, people in exhibition, artist portraits, objects, PR or publicity images, catalogue images, various opening events, adult and family programs, tour groups and docent trainings, and crowds and lines. The collection primarily covers exhibitions held between 1949 and 2011. All photographic formats...
Dates: 1919 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1949 - 2011