list of our archival collections

Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
Cincinnati Art Museum Records
REFERENCE ID
RECORD GROUP / SERIES TITLES
CAM/1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORDS, 1858-2004
CAM/1/1
CAM/1/2
CAM/1/3
CAM/1/4
CAM/1/5
CAM/1/6
CAM/1/7
CAM/2
CAM/2/1
CAM/2/2
CAM/2/3
CAM/2/4
CAM/2/5
CAM/2/6
CAM/2/7
CAM/2/8
CAM/3
CAM/3/1
CAM/3/2
CAM/3/3
CAM/3/4
CAM/3/5
CAM/3/6
Board of Trustees Minutes & Papers, 1858-1993
John J. Emery Papers, 1930-1975
Shareholders' Records, 1881-2004
Long-Range Planning, 1989-1996
Benefactor & Trustee Files (A-Z), 1800s-present
Board of Trustees Committees, 1978-1995
Board of Trustees Administration, 1958-1999
DIRECTORS' RECORDS, 1879-2014
Directors’ Correspondence (Incoming), 1879-1944
Directors' Correspondence (Outgoing), 1882-1929
Director’s Records, 1945-1973 (Philip R. Adams)
Director's Records, 1974-1977 (Millard Rogers)
JH Gest Collection, 1889-1929
Director’s Records, 1994-1999 (Barbara Gibbs)
Director’s Records, 2000-2006 (Timothy Rub)
Director’s Records, 2006-2014 (Aaron Betsky)
HISTORY OF THE CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM, 1856-2006
A.T. Goshorn Invitation Books, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876
Women's Art Museum Association (WAMA), 1879-1881
Miscellaneous Early CAM Material, 1877-1938
CAM Anniversaries, 1936, 1981, 2006
Contents of the Cornerstone Time Capsule, 1885
Museum Collections, c.1900-1946:
 Early Collection Listings, 1913-1946
 Mary Emery (Mrs. Thomas J. Emery) Collection, 1930s
 Deaccessioned Collections, c.1900-1930
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CAM/3/7
CAM/4
CAM/4/1
CAM/4/2
CAM/4/3
CAM/4/4
CAM/4/5
CAM/4/6
CAM/4/7
CAM/4/8
CAM/4/9
CAM/4/10
CAM/4/11
CAM/4/12
CAM/4/13
CAM/4/14
CAM/4/15
CAM/4/16
CAM/4/17
CAM/4/18
CAM/4/19
CAM/5
CAM/5/1
CAM/5/2
CAM/5/3
CAM/5/4
CAM/5/5
CAM/5/6
CAM/5/7
CAM/5/8
CAM/5/9
Histories of CAM, the Art Academy, and the arts in Cincinnati, 1886, c.1910-1946
PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS, 1800s-2000s
CAM Building - Exterior Views
CAM Building - Interior Views & Gallery Installations
Museum Departments
Miscellaneous CAM and Cincinnati Subjects
Staff, Trustees and Benefactors
Publicity/Marketing
Children's Classes
Children's Artwork
Carnegie Courses, Adult Classes and Artwork
Temporary Exhibits
Renovations
Events
Paul Briol Photographs
Richard Mathers Collection
NOT USED
Slides - all departments and subjects
Glass Lantern Slides
Permanent Collection
Non-Cincinnati Art Museum Objects
PUBLICATIONS & AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS, 1881-2016
Annual Reports for Art Museum and Art Academy, 1881-2016
CAM Bulletin, 1930-1987
News Notes and Art Museum News, 1942-1950
Annual Exhibition of American Art Catalogs, 1894-1921
Special Exhibition Catalogs, Bound Volumes, 1882-1924
Catalogs of the Museum Collection, 1886-1969
Miscellaneous Publications, 1892-1975
Annual Publications, 1881-2015
Scrapbooks, 1882-2000
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CAM/5/10
CAM/5/11
CAM/5/12
CAM/5/13
CAM/5/14
CAM/5/15
CAM/6
CAM/6/1
CAM/6/2
CAM/6/3
CAM/6/4
CAM/6/5
CAM/6/6
CAM/6/7
CAM/6/8
CAM/6/9
CAM/6/10
CAM/6/11
CAM/6/12
CAM/6/13
CAM/6/14
CAM/6/15
CAM/6/16
CAM/6/17
CAM/6/18
CAM/6/19
CAM/6/20
CAM/6/21
CAM/6/22
CAM/6/23
CAM/6/24
CAM/6/25
Audio-Visual Materials (film, video, audio, etc.)
Postcards
Floor Plans and Visitor Maps, 1899-2007
Miscellaneous Marketing & Promotional Items, 1906-2014
Publication Production Artwork, c.1983
Canvas (members magazine), 1990-2003
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, c.1900-2015
NOT USED
Staff Information and Publicity
Annual Reports
Publication Production
Docent Program
NOT USED
Museum Gift Shop
Correspondence with Art Organizations
Temporary Exhibitions 1947-2003
Centennial Coordinating Committee (1981)
Attendance Sheets, Statistics, and Activity Forms
Activities Schedules & Work Orders
Press Releases
Lecture Series
Film Programs
Volunteer and Support Groups
Membership & Development
Education Department
Memorial Funds, 1968-1984
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts / Fine Arts Fund
Correspondence with Other Museums
Permanent Collection
Public Services
Press Correspondence
Public Services Projects, Activities and Organizations (PAO)
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
CAM/6/26
CAM/6/27
CAM/6/28
CAM/6/29
CAM/6/30
CAM/6/31
CAM/6/32
CAM/6/33
CAM/6/34
CAM/6/35
CAM/7
CAM/7/1
CAM/7/2
CAM/7/3
CAM/7/4
CAM/7/5
CAM/7/6
CAM/7/7
CAM/7/8
CAM/7/9
CAM/7/10
CAM/7/11
CAM/8
CAM/8/1
CAM/8/2
CAM/8/3
CAM/8/4
CAM/8/5
CAM/8/6
CAM/8/7
CAM/8/8
Advertising & Budget
Visitor Services
Visitor Facilities & Special Events
NOT USED
Promotions & Special Events
Grants
Awards
NOT USED
Marketing Committee
Policies and Procedures
REGISTRATION, 1881-2006
Registrar's Correspondence, 1911-2006
Loan Records, 1882-1991
Loan Cards & Photographs, c.1890-1984
Exhibition Files, 1890-1996
Long Term (Extended) Loan Records, 1881-1990
Administrative and Financial Records, 1946-1990
Traveling Exhibits Organized by CAM, 1989-1996
Loan Records (Incoming & Outgoing), FY1989/1990-2005/2006
Exhibition Files, 1989-2006
Art Purchases and Deaccessions Records, 1975-1993
Accession Reports, 1930-1959
BUSINESS OFFICE, 1864-2001
Founding of Museum – Subscribers and Donations, 1880-1882
Articles of Incorporation and Other Early Documents, 1881-1882
General Ledgers, 1882-1959
Journal Vouchers, 1881-1958
Early Trial Balances, 1882-1892
Insurance Records, 1955-1979
Miscellaneous Financial Ledgers, 1881-1932
Miscellaneous Financial Records, 1884-1959
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
CAM/8/9
CAM/8/10
CAM/8/11
CAM/8/12
CAM/8/13
CAM/8/14
CAM/8/15
CAM/8/16
Endowment Records, 1864-1958
Annual Memberships, Contributors, 1888-1944
Payroll, 1929-1960
Building Construction and Remodeling, 1882-1959
Personnel, undated
Attendance Statistics, 1890-1947
Departmental Annual Reports, 1988-1989
Memoranda, 1977-2001
CAM/9
BLUEPRINTS, CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION RECORDS, 1881-2012
CAM/10
CURATORIAL - DECORATIVE ARTS, 1961-2012
CAM/10/1
CAM/10/2
CAM/10/3
Carol Macht, Curator of Decorative Arts (1961-1981)
Anita Ellis, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts (c.1980-Apr 1981), Curator of Decorative Arts (1981-2007) - NO FINDING AID
Amy Dehan, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts (Jan 2007-Jan 2012), Curator of Decorative Arts (Jan 2012-present)
CAM/11
GRACE MCCANN, FIRST CURATOR, 1919-1944
CAM/12
CURATORIAL - WORKS ON PAPER (PRINT DEPT.), 1926-1984
CAM/12/1
CAM/12/2
CAM/12/3
CAM/12/4
CAM/12/5
CAM/12/6
CAM/13
CAM/13/1
CAM/13/3
CAM/14
CAM/14/1
CAM/14/2
CAM/14/3
John Omwake Historic Playing Card Collection Records, 1926-1984
Print Department Temporary Exhibition Records, 1948-1982
Miscellaneous Materials, 1946-1979
Print Department Books, 1929-1976
Bookplate Collection, 1735-1931
Valentines, Christmas & Greeting Cards - NO FINDING AID
CURATORIAL - MANAGEMENT, 1989-2014
Elizabeth Batchelor Records, 1989-1994
Anita Ellis Records, 1996-2014
CURATORIAL - PAINTING, DRAWING & SCULPTURE, 1946-1995
Edward H. Dwight, Curator, 1946-1953
Temporary Exhibitions, 1964-1990
Administration, 1950-1995
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CAM/15
CAM/15/1
CAM/15/2
CAM/15/3
CAM/16
CAM/16/1
CAM/16/2
CAM/16/3
CAM/16/4
CAM/17
CAM
CAM
CAM/18
CAM/18/1
CAM/18/2
CAM/18/3
CAM/18/4
CAM/18/5
CAM/18/6
CURATORIAL - CONTEMPORARY ART (1991-2012)
Jean Feinberg, Curator, 1991-1998
Thom Collins, Curator, 2000-2001
Jessica Flores, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art (2008-Jul 2012) - MINIMALLY PROCESSED
EDUCATION & INTERPRETATION, 1935-2011
Carnegie Courses, 1935-1939
Annual CAM Summer Teacher Institute, 2003
Miscellaneous Records, c.1919-1989
Publications, 1970s-2011
CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, 1975-1998
Laboratory Diaries,1975-1991
Grant Files, 1989-1998
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Elizabeth Bangs Currie Paterson [portrait miniatures]
African Art [Carl Steckelmann collection and all other objects]
Charles Fleischmann III (1928-2011) Papers - MINIMALLY PROCESSED
[portrait miniatures]
Thomas Nicosia (1899-1978) Papers
Nancy and David Wolf Papers
Terrace Plaza Hotel Research Collection
CAM/19
LIBRARY & ARCHIVES - NO FINDING AID
CAM/20
DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM SERVICES, 1997-2006
CAM/20/1
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Stephen Bonadies Records, 1997-2006
CAM/21
DESIGN & INSTALLATION - NO FINDING AID
CAM/22
PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES - NO FINDING AID
CAM/23
CURATORIAL - CLASSICAL AND NEAR EASTERN ART / ANCIENT, NEAR EAST, & FAR EASTERN ART - NO FINDING AID
CAM/24
CURATORIAL - FASHION AND TEXTILES, 1934-2001 - MINIMALLY PROCESSED
CAM/24/1
Departmental Files, 1934-2001
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
CAM/25
CURATORIAL ADMINISTRATION, 1978-2014
CAM/26
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
CAM/26/1
CAM/26/2
CAM/26/3
CAM/26/4
CAM/27
CAM/27/1
Press Releases, 1990-2006
Social Media, 2008-2015
Publicity in Newspapers and Magazines, 1870s-1980s
Publicity, miscellaneous, [1930s]-1949
DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP, 1988-2011
Publications, 1988-2011
CAM/28
BUILDING AND GROUNDS - NO FINDING AID
CAM/29
HUMAN RESOUCES, c.1970-2015
CAM/29/1
Staff Lists & Organization Charts, c.1970-2015
CAM/30
VISITOR SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS - NO FINDING AID
CAM/31
NOT USED
CAM/32
CURATORIAL - PHOTOGRAPHY, 2008-2016
CAM/32/1
CAM/32/2
Brian Sholis, Associate Curator of Photography (2013-present)
James Crump, Curator of Photography (2008-2013)
Art Academy of Cincinnati Records
AAC/1
AAC/1/1
AAC/1/2
AAC/1/3
AAC/1/4
AAC/1/5
AAC/1/6
AAC/1/7
PHOTOGRAPHS, LATE 1800s-1980
Student Artwork, 1895-1979 (prints)
Student Exhibitions, 1891-1973 (prints)
Classes and Student Activities, 1887-1980 (prints)
Faculty Portraits and Artwork, 1909-1910 (prints)
Catalog Photographs, 1947-1980 (prints)
Student Artwork, Activities & Exhibitions; Faculty Portraits and Artwork, 1948-1979 (negatives)
Catalog Photographs, 1950-1975 (negatives)
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
AAC/1/8
AAC/1/9
AAC/1/10
AAC/1/11
AAC/1/12
AAC/2
AAC/2/1
AAC/2/2
AAC/2/3
AAC/2/4
AAC/2/5
AAC/2/6
AAC/2/7
AAC/2/8
AAC/2/9
AAC/2/10
AAC/3
AAC/3/1
AAC/3/2
AAC/3/3
AAC/3/4
AAC/3/5
AAC/3/6
AAC/3/7
AAC/3/8
AAC/3/9
AAC/3/10
Academy Building, c.1885-1970s (prints)
Student Artwork, c.1950-1975 (35mm slides)
Student and Faculty Exhibitions, 1958-1974 (35mm slides)
Garden Sculpture Exhibitions, 1950s-1968 (35mm slides)
Oversized Photographs, late 1800s-1950s (prints)
HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY, 1854-2005
Ladies' Academy of Fine Arts, 1854-1864
Cincinnati Academy of Fine Arts, 1866-1868
Transfer of Art School from University of Cincinnati to Museum Association, 1874-1888
Academy Building, 1887-1937
Early Correspondence, miscellaneous, 1887-1897
Beaux Arts Balls, 1922-1989
75th Anniversary, 1962
Accounts of Academy History, 1886-1994
Miscellaneous Materials Relating to Academy History, 1876-2005
Records of Frank Duveneck's Classes, 1890-1892
ADMINISTRATION, 1883-2000s
Deans' Records, 1950-1990:
 Herbert P. Barnett, 1950-1972
 Gerald L. McDowell, 1973-1977
 Roger Williams, 1977-1982, 1990
Faculty Meetings, 1964-1997
Reports to Cincinnati Museum Association, 1896-1985
Course and Program Information, 1894-1895, 1913-1981
Faculty Information, undated
Finances and Financial Aid, 1883-1984
Admission and Enrollment, 1929-1983
Publicity, 1870s-2000s
Buildings and Grounds, 1887, 1940-1984
Academy Membership of Associations, 1946-1989:
 National Association of Schools of Art (NASA), 1946-1982
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
AAC/3/11
AAC/3/12
AAC/4
AAC4/1
AAC4/2
AAC4/3
AAC4/4
AAC4/5
AAC4/6
AAC4/7
AAC4/8
AAC/5
AAC/5/1
AAC/5/2
AAC/5/3
AAC/6
AAC/6/1
AAC/6/2
AAC/6/3
AAC/6/4
AAC/6/5
AAC/6/6
AAC/7
AAC/7/1
AAC/7/2
AAC/7/3
AAC/7/4
AAC/7/5
 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 1953-1989
 Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities, 1980-1984
Student Council, 1969-1972, 1978
Registrars' Records, 1920-1980
SCHOLARSHIPS, 1887-1989
Scholarship Requirements, 1947-1975
Scholarship Applicants and Winners, 1916-1977
Art Academy Entrance Scholarships, 1951-1989
Individual Scholarship and Competition Information, 1947-1977
Wilder Scholarship Application Essays and Correspondence, 1947-1979
Donor Correspondence, 1951-1979
Early Scholarship Records, 1887-1927
Miscellaneous Scholarship Material, 1955-1981
EXHIBITIONS, c.1890-1995
Faculty Exhibitions, 1967-1975
Student Exhibitions, c.1890-1972
Miscellaneous Exhibitions, 1954-1995
STUDENT RECORDS, 1873-1947
Student Applications, 1873-1948
Student Tickets, 1886-1946
Student Record Cards & Transcripts, 1889-1974
Class Lists, 1877-1977
Student Indexes, 1883-1945
Miscellaneous Student Lists, 1888-1985
PUBLICATIONS, 1868-2012
Circulars and Catalogs, 1868-1973
Brochures for Summer Classes, Miscellaneous Classes, and Community Education, 1900-2000
Annual Reports, 1998-2006
Student Handbooks, 1978-2002
Exhibitions, Lectures and Events, 1923-2008
Cincinnati Art Museum Archives – overview of collections (Jul 13, 2016)
AAC/7/6
AAC/7/7
AAC/7/8
AAC/7/9
AAC/7/10
Academy Newspapers and Newsletters, 1918-2012
Calendars of Student Artwork, 1992-2008
Programs and Activities for Children, 1994-2000
Other Publications, 1927-2007
Oversized Posters, 1973-1996
AAC/8
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 1975-2002
Cincinnati Arts & Artists Collection:
Collected Materials
CAA/1
CAA/1/1
CAA/1/2
CAA/1/3
CAA/1/4
CAA/1/5
CAA/2
CINCINNATI ARTISTS, 1800s-present
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
Cincinnati Artist Files, 1800s-present
CINCINNATI ART ORGANIZATIONS, 1828-2013
CAA/2/1
CAA/2/2
Cincinnati Art Club, 1890-2013
Woman’s Art Club, 1890-1990
CAA/2/3
CAA/2/4
CAA/2/5
CAA/2/6
CAA/2/7
CAA/2/8
CAA/2/9
CAA/2/10
CAA/2/11
CAA/2/12
Modern Art Society / Contemporary Arts Center, 1939-2000
Fine Arts Fund / Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts, 1927-1978
Taft Museum of Art, 1910-1993
Art Education, 1920s-1970s
University of Cincinnati – College of Design, Architecture and Art, 1964-1982
C.A.G.E. (Cincinnati Artists Group Effort), 1978-1986
Cincinnati Art Associations, Organizations and Societies, 1904-1989
Cincinnati Academy of Fine Arts, 1828
Cincinnati Pottery Club, 1881-1888
Cincinnati Ceramic Club, undated
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CAA/3
CAA/3/1
CAA/3/2
CAA/3/3
CAA/3/4
CAA/4
CAA/4/1
CAA/4/2
CAA/4/3
CAA/4/4
CAA/4/5
CAA/4/6
CAA/4/7
CINCINNATI ARTS BUSINESSES, 1880s-2000s
Rookwood Pottery, 1880s-2000s
Art Galleries, 1926-1979
Other Cincinnati Potteries, undated
Printing Companies, undated
CINCINNATI ART MISCELLANY, 1852-c.1989
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Cincinnati Newspaper Articles on Art, 1965-1980
Other Cincinnati Cultural Organizations, 1852-c.1989
Ohio Art Events and Organizations in Cincinnati, 1922-1955, 1984
National and International Art Events and Organizations in Cincinnati, 1934-1967
Cincinnati Art Collectors, undated
Cincinnati Art Survey, 1980-1985
Ivory Soap Sculpture Competitions, 1924-1952
CAA/5
CINCINNATI ART EXHIBITIONS, 1902-1979
CAA/8
Works Progress Administration: Federal Art Project Collection
Cincinnati Arts & Artists Collection:
Papers of Artists and Art Researchers
CAA/6
CAA/7
Elizabeth Nourse Research Collection
(from Mary Alice Heekin Burke)
Mary Louise McLaughlin Research Collection
(from Theodore Ashmead Langstroth II)
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CAA/9
Samantha J. Atkeson (1843-1936) Letters
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CAA/10
Ida B. Carmichael (1884-1981) Papers
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CAA/11
Charles Meurer (1889-1973) Papers
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CAA/12
Fritz van Houten Raymond (1898-1979) Papers & Photographs
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CAA/13
Henrietta and Katie Wilson Papers
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CAA/14
Jane Sikes Hageman Papers
CAA/15
Henry Mosler (1841-1920) Papers
CAA/16
Fashion Group Records - NO FINDING AID
CAA/17
Elizabeth Appleton (1815-1890) Papers
CAA/18
Carl Schmidt (1875-1959) Papers
CAA/19
Romilda Dilley (1910-2008) Papers
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CAA/20
Mildred Fischer (1907-2000) Papers
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CAA/21
Paul Ashbrook (1867-1949) Papers - MINIMALLY PROCESSED
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CAA/22
Charles Cutler (1914-1971) Papers
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CAA/23
Carolyn Stegner (1923-2009) Papers
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CAA/24
Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) Papers - MINIMALLY PROCESSED
CAA/25
Jacob Deterly (1786-1848) Diary
CAA/26
August James Weber (1888-1958) Papers
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CAA/27
Theodore "Ted" A. Gantz (1944- ) Papers
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CAA/28
Constance McClure Papers
CAA/29
Stella Klotter (1866-1914) Papers
CAA/30
John Ellsworth Weis (1892-1962) Papers
CAA/31
E. Paul Wilhelm Papers - NO FINDING AID
CAA/32
Richard F. Erdmann Papers - NO FINDING AID
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