Title: Newell and Marion Conant Photographs
Inclusive Dates: 1956-1974

Creators:

• Conant, Newell
• Conant, Marion

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 182

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Slides of photographs taken by Newell Conant of people and events related to the Seven Arts Society. Newell and Marion Conant were active members of the Seven Arts Society for many years; he was involved in the photography and music groups, she in the painters group. These slides document Society groups and activities in which the Conants were involved. Each slide identifies the event, year, and people pictured as recorded by Newell Conant.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0182

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The Seven Arts Society was a Milwaukee arts group that supported various interest groups focusing on architecture, painting, sculpture, drama, literature, music, and photography. The group was founded in 1932 and dissolved in 1991.

The files are organized alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Seven Arts Society Records. UWM Manuscript Collection 58.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Nancy Conant Kratohvil donated the collection to the Archives in June 2001 (accession number 2000-041).

Processing Information

Amelia Klem processed the collection at the Archives in May 2002.

Box   1 Folder   1	Art Exhibitions, Seven Arts Society, 1958-1970
Box   1 Folder   2	Art Fairs, Seven Arts Society, 1962-1970
Box   1 Folder   3	Artists at Work, Seven Arts Society, 1958-1974
Box   1 Folder   4	Buildings, 1958-1961
Box   1 Folder   5	Meetings, Seven Arts Society, 1956-1973
Box   1 Folder   6	Members of the Seven Arts Society, 1956-1964
Box   1 Folder   7	Parties, Seven Arts Society, 1958-1964
Box   1 Folder   8	Silver Anniversary Dinner, Seven Arts Society, 1957
Box   1 Folder   9	Variety Show, Seven Arts Society, 1967