University Art Collection

Record Group — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UR0101

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A wide variety of works of art, many related to Baltimore history and few related to the University's history. Items inculde paintings, etchings, lithographic prints, photographs, sculptural objects, miscellaneous illustrations from published volumes and artifacts.

Dates

1900 - 2000

Extent

7.917 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Collection is organized into 19 series. Series 2 has two sub-series. Series 11 has 6 sub-series. Series 13 has 4 sub-series. These series only define the organization of the boxed material on shelf, not the material on pallets.

Physical Location

7.917 Linear feet of collection material is in boxes on shelf. In addition, there are 7 pallets of material in LC Basement Room 3 and additional sculptures, artifacts and prints on pallets and pedestals in LC Basement Room 18.

Physical Description

Condition of material varies widely. A large portion of the framed two-dimensional work was stored on permanent display on the fourth floor of Langsdale Library and was exposed to high light levels (circa 2006-2013). Many works are on loan to administrative offices or university buildings across campus. These works also subject to high light levels and wear associated with long-term display.