McGuffey History Scrapbook, 1975-2005

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
2 boxes
Creator:
McGuffey Art Association
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This is a printed scrapbook of the McGuffey Art Center, 1975-2005, and features newspaper clippings and images of the artists-in-residence. Also included are photocopies of floorplans of the building, and a report, "Perspective for a preliminary draft outlining the history of the McGuffey school building, Charlotteville, Va., 1916-2006" compiled by Richard Thrift.

Biographical / historical:

The McGuffey Art Center is located in the former historic McGuffey elementary school building in downtown Charlottesville. It was established in 1975 and is one of the oldest artist-run copperative art centers in the country.

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Physical location:
Archive Room Shelf
Physical description:
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