Jan Shield Art Administration Records
Content Description
A collection of administrative records pertaining to art at Pacific University, compiled by Art Professor Jan Shield between the 1970s-2000s. The collection includes media, correspondence, photographs and other material relating to Pacific University's Cawein Gallery (1980s-2000s); Permanent Art Collection (1970s-2000s); and Sculpture Marathon event (1970s); and the Forest Grove Chalk Art Festival (1992-1993). Several memoranda related to the establishment of Pacific's art collections are included.
Dates
- 1977-2009
Creator
- Shield, Jan Larson, 1945- (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Jan Larson Shield was a member of the Pacific University Art Faculty for 40 years, serving as its chair for 21 years. He was instrumental in establishing the university's Permanent Art Collection and the Cawein Art Gallery. He was also an active artist, working principally in sculpture. Many of his works are kept in the Pacific University Permanent Art Collection.
Extent
1.75 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)
1 folders (1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of administrative records pertaining to art at Pacific University, compiled by Art Professor Jan Shield between the 1970s-2000s. The collection includes media, correspondence, photographs and other material relating to Pacific University's Cawein Gallery (1980s-2000s); Permanent Art Collection (1970s-2000s); and Sculpture Marathon event (1970s); and the Forest Grove Chalk Art Festival (1992-1993).
Creator
- Shield, Jan Larson, 1945- (Person)
- Title
- Jan Shield Art Administration Records
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Eva Guggemos
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Pacific University Archives Repository