Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Patton, Sharon F.
| title | Sharon F. Patton Papers, 1916-2003, n.d. |
| repository | Oberlin College Archives |
| description | The papers of Sharon F. Patton primarily document her time as the John G.W. Cowles Director of Oberlin College's Allen Art Museum, 1998-2003, and her interest in African and African American Art. Her interest in collecting popular artwork is represented by four of her prints, salt and pepper shaker figurines, and a cotton novelty ornament all based on the subject of African-American stereotype popular artwork. Photographs given to Dr. Patton by Abe Goldsmith of his painting collection are included, as well as slides of works from the Ralph T. Coe Collection, prints of other artworks, and a digital portrait of Patton taken at Oberlin College. Audio and video recordings document interviews with Patton by news programs, and additional videos represent artists of interest to her. Also included are copies of Black Panther films. Best documented in the papers is Patton’s work as an exhibition curator, including catalogues, clippings, brochures and installation photographs for shows organized before and during her time at Oberlin College. It should be noted that this collection primarily concerns Sharon Patton's professional work, and personal correspondence is lacking. |
| extent | 3.46 Linear Feet |
| access | Series 1. Biographical is restricted. |
| record source | http://oberlinarchives.libraryhost.com/?p=collections/controlcard&id=386 |
| acquisition information | The Sharon F. Patton Papers were donated to the Oberlin College Archives by Patton in three accessions. Accession 2003/015 was received March 17, 2003, and accession 2003/34 was received on July 2, 2003. In December 2008 Patton sent an additional lot of materials (2008/067). |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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| title | Allen Memorial Art Museum Records, 1899-2007, 2013 |
| repository | Oberlin College Archives |
| description | The records of the Allen Memorial Art Museum date from 1899 to the present. A significant portion of the collection consists of correspondence files of the directors and curators, spanning the years from 1919 to 1991. The correspondence deals with various issues pertaining to acquiring, lending, and borrowing works of art. Extensive files also document exhibits from 1919 to 1987. These exhibition files often include checklists, catalogs, brochures, photographs, and correspondence. The rest of the collection includes buildings and grounds records (highlighting the 1977 Venturi addition to the Museum), museum publications, files related to professional associations and conferences, scholarly correspondence of Clarence Ward, and a small amount of material regarding Art Department curriculum and programs, 1924 to 1939, and 1971. Art Department records acquired since 1995 were placed in a separate record group, reflecting the separation between museum and art department functions that evolved over time. |
| extent | 75.56 Linear Feet |
| access | Certain restrictions apply, as noted on the inventory. |
| record link | http://oberlinarchives.libraryhost.com/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=107&q=sharon+patton |
| acquisition information | Records of the Allen Memorial Art Museum were received in twenty-one lots between 1972 and 2010. The bulk of the material was transferred by James Burke, Curator of Art before 1800, on January 17, 1972. Other files were received from Chloe Young (4-9-75), Richard Spear (10-4, 10-27-76), Jeff Weidman (8-27-85) Joan-Elizabeth Reid (5-25-89), and Kim Fixx. In July 1993 Archives staff made a records inspection of Museum records and retrieved eight cartons that were recorded under accession 1993/66. Additional material was received from the Oberlin College Library in 2001. In 1999, thirty linear feet of material were received from Director Sharon Patton’s office, as well as architectural records for the art museum, art building, Severance Hall and the Centennial Memorial. Additional architectural records were received in 2006. In 2000 files relating to the Eva Hesse Archives were transferred. The Acting Director transferred files in 2004 relating to the director search and the Intermuseum Conservation Association. A small amount of art museum administrative files were transferred in 2010. All exhibit files were returned to the AMAM in 2012. Videotapes and audio tapes relating to the 1987 exhibition "Corresponding Worlds: Artists' Stamps" were received from the Art Library, which holds the curator's collection, in 2015. In 2017 photographs of the Intermuseum Conservation Association, and a file of historical materials, were placed into the art museum’s record group from other record groups. Six videotapes from five exhibition events were received from the Art Library in 2019. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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