Series 23872

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

0.20 cubic foot

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

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series contains records collection inventories, artist records, investigative reports, and an insurance proposal from the Division of Fine Arts.

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.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Indexing Terms

Container List

BoxDescription
11934-1957