Visitor register, 1914-1926.

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Visitor register, 1914-1926.

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The volume opens with a published brochure describing the Houston Art League's work accomplishments for 1912 to 1913 and program of work proposed for 1913 to 1914. The text expands in sections, each segment devoted to a particular exhibition, recital, or other event. In some cases an example of the published brochure, checklist, program, or other announcement is mounted into the volume, then followed by signatures of League members and visitors attending the event. Ephemera include the program for exercises held on April 12, 1917 in dedication of the site of the Houston Art League's future Museum (now the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston). Additional materials present in the volume include a few newsclippings giving notice of League-sponsored events.

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Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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On March 17, 1900, forty-seven people assembled to hear a lecture on art given by Mrs. Jean Sherwood of Chicago in the Houston home of Mrs. Robert S. Lovett. Inspired by their common interest in the arts, those assembled agreed to the formation of a society whose purpose was to foster interest in the fine arts in Houston, Texas. On March 24, 1900 the Constitution and By-Laws of the Houston Public School Art League were formally read and adopted. Primarily directed towards the establishment of ar...

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