Department of education, docent files, 1960-2000 (bulk 1987-1998)

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Department of education, docent files, 1960-2000 (bulk 1987-1998)

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These records document the development of the MFAH docent program from the 1970s through the present day, with the bulk of materials from the 1980s and 1990s. Included is information on training, docent handbooks, gallery guides, tour routes, outreach to the school system, the Speakers' Bureau and docent recognition events. The ongoing involvement of the Junior League in the docent program is also documented. VHS training video tapes (1 linear ft.) have been moved to RG09:15 Audio/Visual. Information on the Bayou Bend docent program is found in RG09:14 Bayou Bend.

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Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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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). WorldCa...

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Annunciation Orthodox School.

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Biggers, John Thomas, 1924-2001

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John Thomas Biggers (1924-2001), African American artist, was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Hampton Institute in Virginia and started taking art classes under the tutelage of Viktor Lowenfeld. Lowenfeld moved to Pennsylvania State University, and Biggers followed him to study in the art department there. He received his doctorate from the University in 1954. A few years earlier, Biggers had moved to Houston, Texas to establish the art department at Texas Southern University. ...

Glassell School of Art

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Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815

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