Palette and Chisel Club Records, 1895-1976

  • IdentificationMidwest MS Palette
  • TitlePalette and Chisel Club Records, 1895-1976 Midwest.MS.Palette
  • PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • Physical Description3.0 linear feet (9 volumes)
  • Date1895-1976
  • LocationVAULT 32 2
  • AbstractClub founded in Chicago in 1895 with the objectives of fostering growth in the visual arts, providing space for artists to work, and enriching the community through programs of art education. Founding member, Charles J. Mulligan, was an assistant to Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft who rented part of his studio to the fledgling organization. Records include exhibit registers and scrapbooks containing photographs and clippings of the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. NOTE: Letter of permission required from the director of the Palette and Chisel Club before viewing this collection.
  • OriginationPalette and Chisel Club.

Club founded in Chicago in 1895 with the objectives of fostering growth in the visual arts, providing space for artists to work, and enriching the community through programs of art education. Founding member, Charles J. Mulligan, was an assistant to Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft who rented part of his studio to the fledgling organization. Records include exhibit registers and scrapbooks containing photographs and clippings of the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. NOTE: Letter of permission required from the director of the Palette and Chisel Club before viewing this collection.

Club Log Books are extremely fragile; due to their condition researchers are directed to use the microfilm copies of these log books.

Club Log Books are extremely fragile; due to their condition researchers are directed to use the microfilm copies of these log books.

Club Log Books are extremely fragile; due to their condition researchers are directed to use the microfilm copies of these log books.

  • NamesPalette and Chisel Club.
  • Subject
    • Arts
    • Chicago
    • Clubs and Organizations