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Curator Sue Graze Records

 Collection
Identifier: MA-088

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the records of Sue Graze, Acting Curator / Associate Curator / Curator of Contemporary Art, 1978-1989. Records consist of correspondence files with artists, galleries, and institutions. The collection also includes subject files primarily on exhibitions and the Friends of Contemporary Art.

Dates

  • 1982 - 1989
  • Majority of material found within 1986 - 1988

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.

Institution-wide restriction on publicly disclosing the purchase price, appraised value, insurance value of a work of art (DMA Acquisition and Deaccession Policies and Procedures) and anonymous donor or lender information may apply to this collection. This information is only accessible to DMA staff or representatives.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains the records of Sue Graze, Acting Curator / Associate Curator / Curator of Contemporary Art, 1978-1989. Records consist of correspondence files with artists, galleries, and institutions. The collection also includes subject files primarily on exhibitions and the Friends of Contemporary Art.

Arrangement

Records have been loosely arranged by type of correspondence - artists, galleries, institutional - then subject-based correspondence. Records in the collection are generally arranged alphabetically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Graze records collection was separated from unaccessioned general curatorial files during processing, This group of curatorial files was packed from filing cabinets in the telephone room.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Hillary Bober; processing completed in October 2019.

Additional description/notes were added for DACS compliance and ArchivesSpace local usage guidelines in 2022.

Title
Finding Aid to the Curator Sue Graze Records
Author
Hillary Bober
Date
2022-03-11
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2022-03-11: Museum Archives collection number assigned as identifier following new protocol. Accession number was 2019.44.

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

Contact:
1717 N. Harwood St.
Dallas TX 75201 US