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Commemorative Books from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Dealey

 Collection
Identifier: SC-034

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a set of private books on four artworks from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Dealy which were gifted to the museum. Each book contains a reproduction of the artwork, and hand-calligraphied tombstone information and artist biography.

Dates

  • Unknown, prior to art work donation to DMFA in 1968.

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a set of private books on four artworks from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Dealey which were gifted to the museum. Each book contains a reproduction of the artwork, and hand-calligraphied tombstone information and artist biography.

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

Original acquistion method and date is unknown.

Processing Information

Processing completed by Hillary Bober on 5 June 2018.

Additional description/notes were added for DACS compliance and ArchivesSpace local usage guidelines in 2021.

Title
Finding Aid to the Commemorative Books from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Dealey
Author
Hillary Bober
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

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