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American Writers Museum records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-AWM

Scope and Contents

Administrative, legal, and publicity material relating to the founding and development of The American Writers museum, which opened at 180 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 2017. Includes prospectuses, building and exhibition designs, and some artifacts, including the ribbon and engraved scissors from the ribbon cutting.

Digital materials include an email box, planning and exhibition documents, and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 2009-2020

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 record carton)

Abstract

Administrative, legal, and publicity material relating to the founding and development of The American Writers museum, which opened at 180 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 2017. Includes prospectuses, building and exhibition designs, and some artifacts, including the ribbon and engraved scissors from the ribbon cutting.

Digital materials include an email box, planning and exhibition documents, and photographs.

Location

1 55 4

Source

Subject

Title
American Writers Museum records, 2010-2020
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512