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Friends of the Ball State University Museum of Art records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-21-05-04

Scope and Contents

This colleciton includes brochures, member directories, journal articles, correspondence, memoranda, mission statements, bylaws, constitutions, and other documents ranging from 1970 to 1994.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-1994

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Ball State University, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections.

Administrative History

The Friends of the Ball State University Museum of Art, organized more than 40 years ago, is a group of people dedicated to supporting and enhancing the many activities at the museum.

The Friends support the acquisitions program, making possible the continued growth of the collection. They also play a large role in promoting the museum's usefulness to the Ball State and Muncie-area communities.

The Ball State University Museum of Art has a long and distinguished history. It has taken a leadership role in the visual arts for more than 50 years, and the Friends ensure that the museum will remain a vital part of the community's cultural offerings.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is organized in the following Subseries:

Subseries 1: Publications

Subseries 2: Records

Custodial History

This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a records transfer from the Ball State University Museum of Art.

Accruals

Additions expected.

Related Materials

Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie IN:

RG 21/05/02: Friends of the Ball State University Museum of Art ArtWords Newsletters

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2009/01/19 by Carolyn F. Runyon. EAD finding aid completed 2009/01/19 by Carolyn F. Runyon.

Title
Friends of the Ball State University Museum of Art Records
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Ball State University Archives Repository

Contact:
Alexander M. Bracken Library
2000 W. University Avenue
Muncie Indiana 47306 USA
765-285-5078