James and Charlotte Brooks Collection

Collection

Identifier: SC-026

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains photographic and research material on James and Charlotte Brooks. Much is related to the Brooks' summers spent in Montauk, with some material related to Brooks career in New York City.

Dates

1942 - 2005
Majority of material found within 1950 - 1959

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

0.58 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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.

Custodial History

Material had been on loan to the DMA, by Julie Cochran, since the James Brooks exhibition in 2006. In 2016 the Brooks Foundation was shutting down and dispersing the collection. Some material from the loan was transferred to the Archives of American Art and the Parrish Art Museum. The remainder of the collection was reviewed by Mark Leonard, Chief Conservator and Interim Director of Curatoral Affairs where some material was transferred to the art collection. This is the remaining material of the loan.