Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Graham, William Andrew, 1939-1992
| title | Graham Gallery records/William A. Graham papers (MS25) 1964-1992 (Bulk 1981-1992). |
| repository | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston |
| description | The Graham Gallery (1981-1992) was an important venue for emerging Texas artists. Through the efforts of William A. Graham, a small exhibition space in a remodeled garage became known as the place to see cutting edge Texas art in Houston. The Graham Gallery records/William A. Graham papers reflect the documentation and working records of the gallery as well as the personal papers of William Graham. This collection contains correspondence, artist files, correspondence, publicity materials, news clippings, and photography. Biographical and Historical Note William A. Graham (1939-1992) was the owner of the Graham Gallery which opened in Houston in 1981. The gallery focused mainly on emerging Texas artists, especially Houston-based artists. His gallery represented Gay Block, Derek Boshier, Mel Chin, Ron Hoover, Lynn Randolph, Patricia Gonzalez, Pam Johnson, Alain Clement, Richard Stout, Eric Avery, Kelly Alison and Tracy Harris among many others. Related Materials: RG04: Curatorial Department; MS09: Fresh Paint video collection; MS35 Sally K. Reynolds audio collection Preferred Citation: Graham Gallery records/William A. Graham papers (MS25) 1964-1992 (Bulk 1981-1992). Archives, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. |
| extent | 14.25 linear feet, 12 oversized items. |
| formats | Artist Files Correspondence Ephemera Clippings Photographs |
| access | Restrictions vary according to nature of materials. The bulk of materials are open for public research after fifteen years. Consult the Archives for particulars. |
| record source | http://fa.mfah.org/eadprint.asp?id=58 |
| finding aid | In repository and on repository's Web site: http://fa.mfah.org/eadprint.asp?id=58. |
| acquisition information | This collection was given to the MFAH Archives by the Graham Estate. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:38 |
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| title | William Graham and Graham Gallery papers, 1969-1984. |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Correspondence; photographs; and scrapbooks. REEL 3294: Two scrapbooks containing photographs of works of art, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and clippings about artists affiliated with the gallery. REEL 3298: Letters to Graham from Robert Dash, Marilyn Fischbach, and others; and photographs, including pictures of Graham and some of the artists affiliated with the Graham Gallery; and photographs of works of art. |
| extent | 2 microfilm reels. reels 3294 & 3298 |
| formats | Microfilm |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. Reel 3298: ACCESS RESTRICTED: written permission required. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/william-graham-and-graham-gallery-papers-10524 |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1984 by William A. Graham, owner and founder of the Graham Gallery. Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Location of Original: Originals returned to the lender, William A. Graham, after microfilming. They are now located at the Archives at the Museum of Fine Art, Houston. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:38 |
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