Administrative files, 1910-1977.

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Administrative files, 1910-1977.

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The Massachusetts Art Commission is responsible for advisory approval of any Commonwealth plans relating to works of art or to the artistic character of its buildings, and for custody and care of works of art in the State House. Series is created to administer these responsibilities.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.)

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Massachusetts Art Commission

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The Massachusetts Art Commission (named by statute the Art Commission for the Commonwealth) consists of five gubernatorial appointees serving five-year terms. Established by St 1910, c 422, it was placed in the governor's department by St 1919, c 350, s 16. As currently defined in MGLA c 60, s 20, its responsibilities include advisory approval relating to plans for creation, acquisition, construction, erection, or remodeling by the Commonwealth of any work of art; or to the artistic character of...