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Mural painting and decoration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Here I Grew Up mural photograph collection

 Collection — Folder SP155
Identifier: SP155
Scope and Contents This collection includes black-and-white photographs from the Indiana Department of Conservation depicting the installation of the mosaic mural, Here I Grew Up, designed by Garo Z. Antreasian, in the Indiana State Office Building in Indianapolis, Indiana during January, 1963. There are also two photographs from an outdoor dedication program for the mural, a photograph of the mural's design from teh Art Association of Indianapolis, and a photocopy of a newspaper...
Dates: 1963

Indiana Landmarks mural flyer

 Collection — Folder S3452
Identifier: S3452
Scope and Contents This collection contains one flyer with an image of a mural by Garo Z. Antreasian labeled "Indiana Landmarks" created sometime during the 20th century. The reverse of the flyer is a legend to all of the landmarks illustrated.
Dates: 20th century

J. Scott Williams collection

 Collection — Folder S3171
Identifier: S3171
Scope and Contents This collection includes papers and correspondence from J. Scott Williams regarding his career as an artist in the creation and installation of murals and stained glass windows inside public and private buildings. Collection materials were created in New York and Indianapolis from 1959 to 1966. Correspondence includes instructions on cleaning the existing murals in the Indiana State Library and the potential project of a stained glass window depicting Abraham Lincoln. Additional papers include...
Dates: 1959-1966

Warren Central High School mural photographs

 Collection — Folder SP098
Identifier: SP098
Scope and Contents This collection includes 24 color photographs taken in Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1950-circa 1960 depicting painted murals in the hallways of Warren Central High School. The images were probably taken in the original building before the completion of a new building in 1960. The murals show scenes of people engaged in various activities, including soldiers, union workers, laborers, farmers, jockeys, pioneers, fur traders, and indigenous people. Most likely, the murals were located in the...
Dates: circa 1950-circa 1960