Records, 1979-2002.

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Records, 1979-2002.

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Includes selected records of AQSG, research files and papers of individuals such as Sally Garoutte, and subject files of organizations such as the National Quilting Association. The materials include correspondence, newsletters, press releases, news articles, exhibit posters, photographs, slides, swatch books, a wide variety of quilt-related materials, and materials on textiles.

48 boxes (9 linear ft.)

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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SNAC Resource ID: 7779138

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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American Quilt Study Group

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In 1970, Sally Garoutte and Joyce Gross began studying the history of quilts and quilt making. They formed the Mill Valley Quilt Authority and built a network of individuals that now comprises the American Quilt Study Group (AQSG). In 1979, Garoutte and Gross proposed a gathering of quilters, quilt scholars, and collectors, among others, to discuss quilt history, biographies of quilt makers, documenting quilts, and the promotion of quilts as an art form. The first meeting of AQSG occurred in Mil...

Garoutte, Sally, 1925-1989

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Garoutte was born in 1925. In 1970, she and Joyce Gross began studying the history of quilts and quilt making. They formed the Mill Valley Quilt Authority and built a network of individuals that now comprises the American Quilt Studies Group. In 1979, Garoutte and Gross proposed a gathering of quilt scholars, collectors, among others, to discuss quilt history, biographies of quilt makers, documenting quilts, and the promotion of quilts as an art form. The first meeting of AQSG occurred in Mill V...

Gross, Joyce

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Joyce Gross' work as a researcher, publisher, scholar, teacher, and organizer have been critical in promoting the study of quilt history in the United States. Beginning with her first purchase in 1973 of a quilt top at a flea market, Gross has amassed an historically important collection. As she collected quilts and became acquainted with quilters, Gross began to share her love of the art with the public by organizing quilting tours throughout the nation; hosting her cel...