University of Chicago. Renaissance Society.

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Art society; Chicago, Illinois.

Founded in 1915 to advance understanding and appreciation of art in all forms. A non-profit organization presenting major shows by established and undiscovered artists.

From the description of The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago records, 1917-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86132910

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago records Archives of American Art
creatorOf Concrete (Firm). [Design work]. Newberry Library
referencedIn Van Pappelendam, Laura. Papers, 1922-1989 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Greene-Mercier, Marie Zoe, 1911-2001. Marie Zoe Greene-Mercier papers, 1870-2000 (inclusive) University of Chicago Library
creatorOf University of Chicago. Renaissance Society. Institutional file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Martyl Langsdorf papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Video organization file : University of Chicago. Renaissance Society : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
referencedIn Greene-Mercier, Marie Zoe. Papers, 1870-2000 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Van Pappelendam, Laura. Papers, 1922-1961. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Biesel family papers Archives of American Art
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Oral history interview with Susanne Ghez Archives of American Art
Relation Name
associatedWith Beisel, Frances Strain, 1898-1962. person
associatedWith Biesel family. family
associatedWith Bloch, Albert, 1882-1961. person
associatedWith Concrete (Firm) corporateBody
associatedWith Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917. person
associatedWith Ghez, Susanne person
associatedWith Greene-Mercier, Marie Zoe, 1911- person
associatedWith Greene-Mercier, Marie Zoe, 1911-2001. person
associatedWith Hammer, Victor Karl, 1882- person
associatedWith Léger, Fernand, 1881-1955. person
associatedWith Martyl, 1918- person
associatedWith Orozco, José Clemente, 1883-1949. person
associatedWith Richter, Hans, 1888-1976. person
associatedWith Sloan, John, 1871-1951. person
associatedWith Van Pappelendam, Laura person
associatedWith Van Pappelendam, Laura. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
Subject
Art
College art museums
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Active 1917

Active 1981

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English

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