James H. Chillman, Jr.papers 1891-1972

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James H. Chillman, Jr.papers 1891-1972

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Correspondence, typescripts, printed material,news clippings, photographs, books, memorabilia, dating 1891 to 1972 andcovering family and professional life of James Chillman, Agnes Cullen ArnoldProfessor of Fine Arts at the Rice Institute and the first director of theMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston. Many of the transcripts of his radio show "Art isFun" are in the collection along with a thorough photographic history of hisfamily and career. A large number of news articles are featured concerning hislife and career as leading member of Houston's burgeoning academic and artcommunities.

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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

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James H. Chillman was the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and one of the first faculty members of the Rice Institute, now known as Rice University. In the 1950's Chillman aired a very popular radio show called "Art is Fun" which discussed art relating to Houston, popular currents, and new art, all aimed at getting the Houston community interested in art. He was the first director of the Museum of Fine Arts until the early ’50s, and he also was Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor o...