Hoosier Salon Patrons Association publications
Collection — Folder: S3289
Identifier: S3289
Scope and Contents
The collection contains publications of the Hoosier Salon Patrons Association ranging from 1931 to 1949 and includes histories and reports of the Association and programs from the annual Hoosier Salon exhibits.
Dates
- 1931-1949
Creator
- Hoosier Salon Patrons Association (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Hoosier Salon Patrons Association grew out of the work of Mrs. Herbert Griffiths,
President of the Daughters of Indiana, and John T. McCutcheon, President of the
Indiana Society of Chicago. In May 1924, they began planning an exhibition of Indiana
artists to be held in Chicago. After two successful exhibits, it was decided that the
annual events should be continued. In order to support the project, the Daughters of
Indiana created the Hoosier Salon Patrons Association in 1926. In 1928, the
Association opened the Hoosier Gallery. Located at 211 West Wacker Drive in Chicago,
the gallery was open year-round. In addition to the annual Salon and Hoosier Gallery,
the Association also established a circulating art plan and sent Hoosier exhibitions
across the Midwest.
In 1941, the Association moved its operations to Indianapolis and established itself in the William H. Block & Co. building. A gallery and showroom opened in the Hilton Hotel on October 19, 1970. The Association’s headquarters remained in the Block Building (also known as the State Life Building and the Thomas Building) until 1973 when it was completely destroyed by fire. The Association now has galleries in Broad Ripple and New Harmony, Indiana. The annual Hoosier Salon exhibits are currently held at the Indiana State Museum and have been since 1990.
Sources:
Smith, Mrs. Henry Lester. The Hoosier Salon, 1925-1974.
Special Exhibits. Indiana State Museum. 5 May 2006. www.in.gov/ism/MuseumExhibits/SpecialExhibitsDetail.asp?ExhibitID=33.
In 1941, the Association moved its operations to Indianapolis and established itself in the William H. Block & Co. building. A gallery and showroom opened in the Hilton Hotel on October 19, 1970. The Association’s headquarters remained in the Block Building (also known as the State Life Building and the Thomas Building) until 1973 when it was completely destroyed by fire. The Association now has galleries in Broad Ripple and New Harmony, Indiana. The annual Hoosier Salon exhibits are currently held at the Indiana State Museum and have been since 1990.
Sources:
Smith, Mrs. Henry Lester. The Hoosier Salon, 1925-1974.
Special Exhibits. Indiana State Museum. 5 May 2006. www.in.gov/ism/MuseumExhibits/SpecialExhibitsDetail.asp?ExhibitID=33.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2006/05 by Christina Baich. EAD finding aid created in 2006/05 by Christina Baich. EAD finding aid revised 2015/11/06 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Hoosier Salon Patrons Association (Organization)
- Title
- Hoosier Salon Patrons Association publications
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
