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Art and Art History Department records

 Collection
Identifier: SLA-0001-001

Dates

  • 1885 - 2018

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection have been transferred to DePauw University.

Historical note

Although instruction in art appeared in the 1877 Indiana Asbury catalog, the formal inauguration of the School of Art at DePauw did not occur until the fall of 1885 under the leadership of Dean Henry Albert Mills, and was part of the School of Music. The department was located in the building for music and art. The enrollment of the Art School the first year was 34. Three years later, the Art School was moved to the home of Bishop Simpson, which stood on the site of Rector Hall. The school had three instructors, including its dean, Mrs. Belle Amelia Mansfield, who conducted courses in theory and history of fine arts. The Art School continued for a time in Bishop Simpson's old home. It offered an art major and a degree of bachelor of painting. Toward the beginning of the century, it was gradually dissolved as more and more emphasis was put on music. In 1914 the Art School was discontinued; however, some art continued to be offered through the School of Music. In 1934 a distinct and definite art department was established, completely separate from the Music School or other departments.

Extent

15.10 Cubic Feet (19 document cases, 1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

See also:

1. The DePauw vertical file for Elizabeth (Bessie) M. Smith contains 1911 photographs about Art School history.

2. The DePauw vertical file for the Emison family has two photographs dated October 1986.

3. The DePauw alumni files for Homer Davisson, George Chambers Calvert, and Hazel Woodward contain Art School data.

4. DC 1697 has Art Center photographs.

5. Related oversize items are listed in the Filemaker Index.

Status
Completed
Author
Sheraya Smith
Date
4/5/2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States