Scrapbook of the Portraiture Exposition, 1912

 

Collection: The Scrapbook Collection

Call No.: MG-434, Box 077

Title: Scrapbook of the Portraiture Exposition, 1912

Dates: 1912

Extent: 1 volume

Creator: Walter C. Hager, compiler.

Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 22

 

Description: The Portraiture Exposition of 1912 was featured in the local newspaper. Some of the articles included in this scrapbook contain pictures of the portraits with descriptions and the history behind the subjects. Walter C. Hager collected articles about the exposition, the public viewing, and the success of the event; he wrote notes about the articles in the margins of the scrapbook. Hager also collected information and meeting minutes from the planning committee for the exposition. The volume contains handwritten and typed correspondence between Hager and community members about the event.

 

Conditions for Access: Please fill out a call slip for viewing.

Conditions Governing Reproductions: May not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language: English

Source of Acquisition: Gift of William H. Hager.

 

Subjects: Hager, Walter C.

Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)

Art exhibitions, 1910-1920.

Art exhibition audiences.

Portraits.

Marginalia (annotations)

Scrapbooks.

Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

Lancaster County (Pa.) — History, local.

Lancaster (Pa.)

 

Custodial History: Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 140.

Cataloged by: CRB, October 2007.

This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.