Christine,

Under development right now is the Women of the West Museum, founded by
Toni Dewey. Boulder, CO

Here in Chicago there was or still is a Marie? Weber Museum, founded by
Ms. Weber back in the late 70s or early 80s. It was having troubles last
I heard, so it may be defunct.

Countless local history museums have been founded by <a> woman or a
group of them. Wasn't Colonial Williamsburg started by a group of local
women interested in preserving the town?

Peggy Gugenheim museum in Venice?

This is a very interesting line of research. I hope you will keep the
list posted regarding your findings.

All best!
Cynthia Ogorek
Matteson Historical Museum
Matteson, Illinois






Henry, Christine wrote:
>
> To the List:
>
> I was wondering if anyone on this list could help me with a research
> project?  I am interested in finding the names of collecting
> institutions which were started by women.  I have a partial list which
> includes:
>
> Blaylor
> Memorial Art Museum, Rochester, NY
> Cummer
> Joslyn
> Whitney
> MoMA (possibly)
>
> Please let me know if you have any institutions to add, or any resources
> I could use to research this information.  Thank you in advance for any
> help.  Please reply on or off list.  My address is [log in to unmask]
>
> Thank you
> Chrsitine Henry
> Program Specialist
> Institute of Museum and Library Services