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[Art Forum Record Book, 1949]
Scrapbook that highlights the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, including reports from museums, art organizations, and public schools and institutions of higher learning. This book was entered into the American Art Week contest. Ribbons saying "Texas Art" are on the front cover. With each clipping, the number of inches of newspaper print devoted to art and the circulation numbers of each of the papers is included. The focus is on local art events during American Art Week, but also included are activities of federated and non-federated clubs statewide.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1944]
This scrapbook is devoted exclusively to events related to American Art Week in Texas with an emphasis on Abilene. The first section includes several pages of postcards of Abilene. Ribbons for art awards for American Art Week art shows and clippings about the week are included.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1922-1933]
Scrapbook detailing art events in Abilene, Texas, especially the activities of the Art Unit of the Abilene Women's Forum from its inception in 1922 to 1933. Accomplishments of the various Abilene art organizations are included by year but not necessarily in chronological order. Emphasized are clippings and exhibits by the Texas Fine Arts Forum, the Abilene Art League, art at the West Texas Fair, activities at the Abilene High School, and special events at the three universities (Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University and Abilene Christian University).
Date:
1922/1933
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1940-1941]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1910 to 1941 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The title page of this book includes the membership and officers of the Forum Club and the Art Unit. A note on the Table of Contents page states that the "Clippings not arranged by above contents." The last section of the book included reproductions of paintings from magazines and highlights Mexican Art. The section related to the 6th District includes art related activities and financial reports by Miss A. M. Carpenter.
Date:
1940/1941
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1953-1954]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1953 to 1954 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This scrapbook includes a history of the study topics by year for the Art Unit of the Women's Forum and who led the discussion as well as the listing of the presidents of the Art Unit of the club since its inception to 1955.
Date:
1953/1954
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1937-1938]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1937 to 1938 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook starts with a membership certificate to the Art Unit. Clippings and other documents during this year include minutes and information on the organization of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum and a copy of the constitution for the Fine Arts Association, including the by-laws, and financial records from 1939 to 1956. A collection listing from 1937 to 1957 of the art works purchased or donated to the museum and the prices paid is also in the book. The book also contains draft history of the Fine Arts Museum from 1937 to 1957 and a membership list of the Fine Arts Association and its charter members.
Date:
1937/1938
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1955-1956]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1955 to 1956 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes newspaper clippings organized by local, district, state, and national art activities and events.
Date:
1955/1956
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1951]
Record book highlighting the activities of the 1951 American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene. In the beginning of the scrapbook, there is information about the history of American Art Week, which began in 1937.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1942-1943]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1942 to 1943 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook won honorable mention in the statewide contest sponsored by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs for communities promoting art. The first page includes a certificate of membership in the Art Forum and a listing of membership, officers and committees. One of the highlights of the year was an exhibit of Military Art by Corporal Samuel Smith at the Abilene Fine Arts Museum. Most of the clippings focus on local art events and document member activities supporting the war effort.
Date:
1942/1943
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1936-1937]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1936 to 1937 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The program for the year was "Art for the Busy Woman." Meeting minutes, bylaws, and a section on finger painting are a part of this scrapbook. Other club news includes the Abilene Wednesday Club, one of the charter member clubs of the Abilene Federation. Federation teaching tools include a unit on "Famous Cathedrals." A Texas Centennial pamphlet is included in the Texas Federation section along with minutes and National Federation handouts.
Date:
1936/1937
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1952]
Record book highlighting the activities of the 1952 American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene. Includes proclamations by city officials of American Art Week in the various towns represented. Reports of local club activities and the rules for the competition are also included.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Scrapbook, 1922-1955 (1954-1955)]
Scrapbook containing clippings and event information concerning the Art Unit of the Women's Forum Club in Abilene, Texas, for the years 1954 to 1955. Includes clippings of events at the Abilene Fine Arts Museum, the Creative Arts Club, and other Abilene clubs. The second half of the press book contains clippings and memorabilia highlighting the career of A. M. Carpenter from 1922 to her retirement from Hardin-Simmons University in 1955.
Date:
1922/1955
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1952-1953]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1952 to 1953 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook includes a photograph of Miss A.M. Carpenter accepting the award of a painting for winning the 1952 Art Week prize. All awards and prizes were given to the Texas State Federation in Austin. A copy of the certificate of the award is included.
Date:
1952/1953
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1941-1942]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1941 to 1942 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This year the theme of study was "Art and the Business World." Miss A. M. Carpenter is listed as chairperson for art for the 6th District Federation and chairperson for American Art Week for Abilene. Included in the book are two journals: Federation News (July 1942) and College Art Journal (Vol. 1, No. 2, January 1942). In addition there is a listing of the art programs of the General Federation.
Date:
1941/1942
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1945-1946]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1945 to 1946 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for this year was "Art Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The Art Unit and Forum officers and program is listed. Museum information includes proposed exhibits.
Date:
1945/1946
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1938-1939]
Scrapbook that documents art events over the year with emphasis on local events and those of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Sixth District of which Abilene, Texas, was a part. This scrapbook won first place at the Sixth District Convention. Included are 49 pages of prints purchased from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and made available for ten cents a piece by the American Committee for Art Appreciation. The brochure includes a history of the different painters. These prints were exhibited at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and at the Abilene Women's Club.
Date:
1938/1939
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1957-1958]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene are described, as well as local artists and their work.
Date:
1957/1958
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1951-1952]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1951 to 1952 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Art Passport for Better Citizenship."
Date:
1951/1952
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene are described, as well as local artists and their work.
Date:
1956/1957
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1949-1950]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Includes clippings and information about events at the Abilene Woman’s Forum during the year, Abilene and Merkel art news, the activities at the three Abilene universities, and the Abilene public schools. Also included is information about the exhibits of the Fine Arts Museum and planning memos with notations.
Date:
1949/1950
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1950]
Record book highlighting the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene, in 1950. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting statewide activities promoted by different clubs.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1939-1940]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1939 to 1940 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Included in this scrapbook, in addition to clippings about local, district and state news, are pencil sketches of buildings including ones of downtown Abilene, the Texas State Capitol, and the National capitol. Cutouts from Ladies Home Journal are also pasted onto pages of the book.
Date:
1939/1940
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1948]
This scrapbook was collated for the American Art Week competition. On the front cover is a map of Texas with divisions for the Federated Women's Club districts. The motto of the Texas Art Division of the Federation is "Give Art a Chance." Each of the local Abilene universities - Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University - had events to highlight American Art week.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1933-1934]
Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, over the year with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The activities of two Abilene art clubs, the Art Forum and the Abilene Art League are highlighted. The Art Forum theme for the year was "Art in Texas - Art in America." Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene and provided by Texas Fine Arts Association are described.
Date:
1933/1934
Creator:
Carpenter, Allie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History