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Martin Petersilia Arts Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 016

Scope and Contents

Consists of programs, invitations, musical scores, correspondence, publicity, photographs, and clippings from arts organizations such as the Greg Reynolds Dance Quintet, The Women's Arts Center, Momentum Black Theater, and the Nubian League. Items from arts organizations appear first arranged alphabetically followed and then general information about the visual arts and artists in Washington. Oversized materials are in a separate box.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1989

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

Martin Petersilia was keenly interested in performing and visual arts, particularly those related to black artists and organizations. He was an employee and volunteer at many local arts organizations and collected numerous items related to the arts in D.C.

Extent

1.5 Linear feet

4 Boxes

Arrangement

Processed without series.

Custodial History

Martin Petersilia donated his collection of items related to artists and arts organizations to the D.C. Public Library in 1989.

Related Materials

See the Greg Reynolds Dance Quintet Records, 022

Processing Information

Basic archival processing procedures were applied to the collection when it was processed.

Title
Martin Petersilia Arts Collection
Subtitle
An inventory of Martin Petersilia Arts Collection at DC Public Library
Author
Finding aid prepared by DC Public Library.
Date
2001-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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