Catalog of the Library of the Whitney Museum of American Art

Author:   Library of the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Abstract:  The library of the Whitney Museum of American Art originated as the personal collection of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, who founded the Whitney Museum in 1930.  Since its inauguration, the library has emerged as a unique and important resource for the study of American art:  it houses archives and a collection of over 10,000 books and catalogs.  The library emphasizes 20th century American painting, sculpture, drawing and graphics.  In addition, the library contains materail on Colonial and 19th century American art, folk art, and photography.

Call number:  Film M298.  Microfilm. 2 reels.  Content is made up of copies of library cards. and conforms in general to ALA and Library of Congress principles.

Guide:  There is no paper index.  Items are arranged in alphabetical order on the reels.

LC Subject Headings:
Art, American--Bibliography--Catalogs.
Art, Modern--20th Century--United States-- Bibliography--Catalogs.
Art, Modern--20th Century--Bibliography-- Catalogs.