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Jan Shield Art Administration Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-158

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

  • Creation: 1977-2009

Creator

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).

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

Contact:
2043 College Way
Forest Grove OR 97116 United States