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- Art Gallery Committee; 1932-c.1974
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- Musuem and Art Gallery Committee (1912-1932), Castle Museum and Art Gallery Committee (c.1974-1980s)
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The art gallery buildings were used and altered by the military authorities during WWII. The building was improved and redeveloped between 1948-1951. First professional curator appointed in 1947. Opened a folk museum in the female prison within York castle in 1938. The debtors's prison extension was opened in 1952.
Previously named Museum and Art Gallery Committee (1912-1932). Instructed Curator.
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Managed the art gallery buildings and collection. Increased permenant collection and ran special exhibitions. Also responsible for the Castle Museum, which was originally delegated to a sub-committee.
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The art gallery buildings were used and altered by the military authorities during WWII. The building was improved and redeveloped between 1948-1951. First professional curator appointed in 1947. Opened a folk museum in the female prison within York castle in 1938. The debtors's prison extension was opened in 1952.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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BC 57/1, BC 57/2