Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Fraser, Rosemary and The Gallery (1968-2009)
- Abstract:
- The Gallery mss., 1970-2004, consist of accounts, artists' files, and promotional material for The Gallery of Bloomington, Indiana.
- Extent:
- 6 Boxes (5 standard, 1 custom)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Gallery mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Gallery, an art gallery in Bloomington, Indiana, opened in 1968 to showcase the work of local artists and IU faculty. Rosemary Buehler Fraser, who created the venue, managed The Gallery until her death in 2009, when The Gallery closed. An accomplished businesswoman, chef, and gardener, Fraser prepared all of the food served at monthly exhibition openings at The Gallery. Fraser was also an integral part of commissioning several Bloomington landmarks, including the limestone bear sculptures in front of the Monroe County Public Library and the limestone water sculpture in front of City Hall.
For more biographical information on Fraser, see her memorial clipping.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of administrative files, artist's accounts, exhibition announcements, and other promotional material relating to The Gallery, an art gallery in Bloomington, Indiana opened by Rosemary Buehler Fraser.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2004
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks; ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) (Box 6)
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Art
- Places:
- Bloomington (Ind.).
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Gallery mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu