Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Department of Education
Volunteers have played a strong role in the MFAH since its inception. In 1939, the Art Museum Guild was established to promote the museum and art education. The Junior League Docent Program began in 1943/1944. In 1961, the first class of Bayou Bend Docents was selected. The Department of Education oversees all aspects of docent recruitment, training and leadership at the MFAH.
From the description of Department of education, docent files, 1960-2000 (bulk 1987-1998) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166478569
From its inception, the MFAH has been involved in community events that promote art education.
From the description of Department of education, non-MFAH event files, 1981-1998. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166478583
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| creatorOf | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Department of Education. Department of education, non-MFAH event files, 1981-1998. | Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | |
| creatorOf | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Department of Education. Department of education, docent files, 1960-2000 (bulk 1987-1998) | Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston |
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| associatedWith | Annunciation Orthodox School. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Bayou Bend Collection. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Biggers, John Thomas, 1924-. | person |
| associatedWith | Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815. | person |
| associatedWith | Fotofest. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Glassell School of Art. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Houston International Festival. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jung Center of Houston. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Junior League of Houston. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Southwestern Bell Corporation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Spring Branch Independent School District. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Tuesday Musical Club. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Very Special Arts Festival. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Pompeii (Extinct City) |
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| Hispanic Art in the U.S |
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