Patsy Lacy Griffith Collection

Collection

Identifier: SC-045

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains materials documenting the home and collection of Patsy Lacy Griffith, who donated her collection of paintings and decorative arts to the DMA. The collection provides contextual and provenance information on the art objects. Content includes magazine issues with articles on Griffith and her home and auction catalogues.

Dates

1962 - 2002

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains materials documenting the home and collection of Patsy Lacy Griffith, who donated her collection of paintings and decorative arts to the DMA, including magazine stories and auction catalogues.

Arrangement

The content and/or extent of the collection does not necessitate a formal arrangement scheme; general alphabetical, chronological or numerical order may be used.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Items were accessioned into the Museum directly from the donor along with the Patsy Lacy Griffith Decorative Arts Collection; paper materials and photographs were separated from the art collection by Decorative Arts Curator Charles Venable and transferred to the DMA Archives August 13, 2001 via Venable's intern Anne Lawrence.