Record #:

10314

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The new Art Museum opened in Raleigh April 6, 1956. It is the first major art collection in the nation that was purchased with funds appropriated by the state. The collection contains over 200 paintings valued at over $2 million.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 14 Issue 1, May 1956, p6-7, il

Subject(s):

Museums--Raleigh