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1. RG4.B10.F17 - Newspaper article

   This is a photocopy of a newspaper article describing the students of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and their work at the Country School in Chester Springs (Yellow Springs) in 1934. Photographs show the poolhouse, criticism class on the portico and a model in the Jenny Lind Springhouse. Daily life is discussed as are the instructors and classes. Original is in RG4.B27.

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2. RG4.B10.F18 - Excerpts

   This collection of photocopied excerpts describe the Country School at Chester Springs (Yellow Springs). Included are train schedules, descriptions of the buildings and their uses, the mission of the school as well as costs and how to apply. The classes taught are listed along with the instructors. Winter classes are detailed. Directions to the school are here along with the history of the village.

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3. RG4.B10.F19 - Excerpts

   This is a group of photocopied excerpts from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts catalogues and schedules along with rules and regulation for life at the Chester Springs Country School in Yellow Springs. Exhibition information is given as well as lists of Cresson Scholarship recipients. Descriptions of the buildings and grounds, schedule of classes and bios of instructors are included. The rates are given and information on the winter classe...

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4. RG4.B10.F21 - Folder

   Folder contains photocopied examples of advertisements for the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts school at Yellow Springs from 1918 through 1948. The ads appeared in a variety of publications including Harper's Magazine, Main Line School Night catalogue, and Art Digest. Most mention D. Roy Miller as the Manager of the school. Folder also contains an article from Art Digest on the 130th annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Acedemy of Fine Arts...

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5. RG4.B10.F25 - Photographs and etchings

   This is a photograph of Daniel Garber teaching a class at the Chester Springs Country School of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He is wearing knickers. The students are in various attire while special note is made of a woman in trousers.

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6. RG4.B10.F3 - Correspondence

   This folder contains a series of letters and documents regarding the implementation of Normal Art Courses at the Summer School of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at Chester Springs. D. Roy Miller, Resident Manager, and Theodore M. Dillway, Director Division of Art for the Board of Public Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discuss the curriculum to be followed for elementary, junior high school and high school. These classes were...

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7. RG4.B10.F30 - Newspaper Clippings

   The folder contains photocopies of articles about the Country School of the Pennsyalvania Academy of Fine Arts, ranging from 1919 to the mid-1930's. The articles cover various subjects including the cricumstances of the acquisition of the Yellow Springs property by the School, descriptions of classes and teaching methods, and the school, crimes (art desecration at the school), living conditions for the students and faculty, and an obituary of Jo...

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8. RG4.B10.F31 - Documents

   These materials are about the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Country School at Yellow Springs and include monthly salaries statements; building maintenance information; monthly receipts and disbursements statements; oral histories and testimonials from neighbors, former students,etc.; magazine articles about the PAFA summer school; correspondence regarding exhibitions; letter from Alfred Steel relieving D. Roy Miller, of his duties; articl...

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9. RG4.B10.F34 - Exhibit Report

   This is the flyer that was used to announce the Centennial of the Fellowship of the Pennsyvlania Academy of the Fine Arts 1897-1997. "The Country School at Chester Springs Revisited" exhibition was held at Historic Yellow Springs and the Chester Springs Studio mounted a juried Fellowship Exhibition of recent paintings and works on paper by Fellowship members. Included are mailing lists for the show, newspaper clippings, flyers, the Academy in...

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10. RG4.B10.F35 - Newspaper article

    This newspaper article discusses the students who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and what their memories were. It contrasts why students study here today and what the philosophy of the school is versus the past. This remains a classic studio art school learning at the feet of the masters.

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11. RG4.B10.F37 - Excerpts

    This folder contains the research materials used by Priscilla A. Waggoner to write the Painting Sites Trail. It includes photocopies of the site, a description of the school and living conditions here. She includes descriptions by artists of their experience here and contracts to reproduce photographs from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The complete catalaogue of the exhibit "The Country School at Chester Springs Revisited" art by ...

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12. RG4.B11.F1 - catalog

    This is the School Circular for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Open-Air School in Chester Springs, Chester County, PA. It is for its first year, 1917. Included are: faculty, president, vice-president, Board of Directors of the Academy as well as othe officers. Full details of the school are given including the history and aim, the calendar, courses of instruction, special classes, fees, rules, scholarships and prizes, applications...

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13. RG4.B11.F13 - Booklet

    This is a catalogue for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Country School at Chester Springs for 1939. A full description of the school is given with photographs of the site as well as artwork of students. Classes and faculty are listed. Also, prizes and exhibitions are detailed. (Two copies are available.)

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14. RG4.B11.F14 - Booklet

    This is the 1941 Summer School Catalogue for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 26th summer session at Chester Springs. Included is faculty, curriculum, classes, prize winners in the 1940 exhibition, awards, admission fees, and school background informatin is given. Some images of art work are in the catalogue.

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15. RG4.B11.F19 - Booklet

    These are photocopies of pages from the 1926 Country School of the Pennsylvania of the Fine Arts catalogue. Of prominance are the photographs which include identied photos of Mildred Miller and D. Roy Miller, Director. A Hallowe'en Party is illustrated.

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16. RG4.B11.F21 - Booklet

    This is the catalogue for the Country School at Cheste Springs by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for the 19th session in 1934. Included: Location, aims and methods, faculty, fold-out aerial view of the property, exhibitions, scholarships and prizes, recreation, cuisine, conduct, rates with application form for admission.

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17. RG4.B11.F22 - Booklet

    This is a catalogue for the 1937 twenty-second summe session of the Country School at Cheste Springs by the Pennyslvania Academy o the Fine Arts. Included: student work, aims and methods of the school, faculty, classes taught, prizes offered, scholarships, and general information about the school.

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18. RG4.B11.F26 - Booklet

    This is the 1927 catalogue for the Summer School of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at Chester Springs. Included: faculty, schedule of classes, history and description of Chester Springs property, rules of attendance, RR schedules, available scholarships. There are also photographs of the school site and students' art work.

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19. RG4.B11.F29 - Booklet

    This is the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Summer School Catalogue for 1924. Included are the instructors, classes offered, description of the property and pictures from the 7th exhibition of work done at Chester Springs.

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20. RG4.B11.F3 - Booklet

    This is a schol circular for 1919-1920 for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Summer School at Chester Springs. Included is: management of the scvhool, faculty, the school calendars for Philadelphia and Chester Springs, the courses of instruction, rules of the school, scholarships and prizes, admission requirements, Academy Medal Roll and Honor Roll. Illustrations are included.

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