Summary
Abstract
The collection contains the records of the National Art Education Association, Eastern Arts Association, Pacific Arts Association, Southeastern Art Association, Western Arts Association, International Society of Education Through Art, and the State Art Education Associat. It also includes art curricula, art periodicals and publications on training and careers in art education, and photograph albums from the associations' conventions.
Dates
- Creation: 1893-2007
Extent
41 Linear Feet
Background
Biographical / Historical
The National Art Education Association was founded in 1947 as the result of a merger between the Western, Pacific, Southeastern, and Eastern Region Art Association along with the National Education Association's art department. The Association aimed to advance visual arts education in America.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the records of the National Art Education Association (minutes, financial reports, membership records, convention proceedings, correspondence, research papers, theses, and publications), Eastern Arts Association (newsletters, bulletins, 1921-1962, and convention records), and Pacific Arts Association (bulletins, newsletters, and correspondence). There are also records of the Southeastern Art Association (constitution, bylaws, committee records, convention reports, bulletins, 1931-1963), Western Arts Association (annual reports, convention reports and bulletins, 1925-1949, bylaws, and Western Drawing and Manual Training Association books), and International Society of Education Through Art (financial records, educational materials, and journals). Also, includes art curricula, microfilm and microfiche of art periodicals and publications on training and careers in art education, photograph albums from the associations' conventions, 1948-1976, and color slides of childrens' artwork, designing art education programs, and examples of artistic techniques.
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Restrictions, where applicable, are noted at the series, subseries, or file levels.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], National Art Education Association records, 01067, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Guide to the National Art Education Association records
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin