American Craft Council
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The American Craftsmen's Cooperative Council was founded in 1943. The name was changed in 1950 to American Craftsmen's Educational Council; in 1955 to American Craftsmen's Council; in 1969 to American Crafts Council; and in 1979 to American Craft Council. The Council was founded to serve as an educational organization to foster appreciation of the work of American craftsmen. The Council maintains the American Craft Museum, publishes a magazine and other works, and operates an audio-visual service and a library. The Council sponsored conferences and shows about various aspects and types of crafts such as craft materials and equipment shows, international lecture tours and other special events, prepared publications, and was involved with the School for American Craftsmen. The Council sponsored participatory programs in conjunction with the National Park Service at federal sites.
From the description of Archives, 1942-1983, 1965-1983 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155508253
The primary purpose of the regional assemblies was to market crafts through fairs around the country.
From the description of Regional assemblies records, 1961-1983, 1961-1977 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155508348
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referencedIn | Aileen Osborn Webb writings | Archives of American Art | |
creatorOf | Archives, 1942-1983, 1965-1983 (bulk). | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
creatorOf | Artists' registry and archives, [ca. 1970]-1986. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
creatorOf | Audio tapes, 1973-1982. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
referencedIn | Charles Henry Sawyer papers | Archives of American Art | |
referencedIn | Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1916-2002. John H. Hauberg papers, 1923-2001 (bulk 1949-1991). | University of Washington. Libraries | |
referencedIn | John H. Hauberg Papers, 1949-1998, 1949-1991 | University of Washington Libraries Special Collections | |
referencedIn | L. Brent Kington papers | Archives of American Art | |
creatorOf | Library archive, 1960-1982. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
referencedIn | Maloof, Sam. Reminiscences of Sam Maloof: oral history, 1985. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries |
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referencedIn | Oral history interview with Harvey K. Littleton | Archives of American Art | |
referencedIn | Oral history interview with Merry Renk | Archives of American Art | |
referencedIn | Oral history interview with Ramona Solberg | Archives of American Art |
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associatedWith | American Craft Council. Board of Trustees. |
associatedWith | American Craft Council. Fellows Program. |
associatedWith | American Craft Council. Library. |
associatedWith | American Craft Council. Research and Education Dept. |
associatedWith | American Craft Enterprises. |
associatedWith | American Craftsmen's Council. |
associatedWith | Hanes, R. Philip, 1926- |
associatedWith | Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1916-2002. |
associatedWith | Kington, L. Brent (Louis Brent), 1934- |
associatedWith | Lipofsky, Marvin, 1938- |
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