McGuffey History Scrapbook, 1975-2005
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society200 Second Street, NECharlottesville, VA 22902
- Contact for questions and access:
- Email: library@albemarlehistory.orgPhone: (434) 296-1492Web: albemarlehistory.org
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 2 boxes
- Creator:
- McGuffey Art Association
- Abstract:
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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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