Inventory of State fine art collection records from Department of Community and Culture. Division of Fine Arts, 1933-1957.

Series 23872

Department of Community and Culture. Division of Fine Arts State fine art collection records

Dates: 1933-1957.

0.20 cubic foot

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

An agency history is available.

Scope and Content

The Fine Arts Council was established by Senate Bill 86 in 1899. The bill mandated that a competition and exhibition for Utah artists be held each year with selected art purchased for the permanent state collection. This series contains records that help to document the growth of this collection. It includes collection inventories, artist records, investigative reports, and an insurance proposal.

Access Restrictions

This series is designated as Public.

Reproduction and Use

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Indexing Terms

Art--Utah.

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11934 - 1957