Printed materials

Scope and content:

Series 1: Printed Materials, 1973-2015, comprises various exhibition catalogs, book catalogs, gallery cards, articles, journals, interviews, artist statements and pamphlets for workshops that Barton taught.

Throughout her career, Carol Barton has been celebrated in numerous articles and journals: The Bone Folder (2000 & 2009), "Surface: New Form/New Function" (review by Carol Barton), The Smithsonian Associates (August 2001), "Ancient Sichuan's Artistic Treasures", Valley Art Association Newsletter (May-June 1999), and The Washington Print Club Quarterly (Barton is featured on pages 6-9) are examples included within the Carol Barton Papers.

Barton has also been referenced in newspaper articles, online publications, and reviews such as The Washington Times, New York Times, Smithsonian Associates, and Boston Globe.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Parent restrictions:
Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Parent terms of access:
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

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