Blair Galleries, Ltd. Records
Scope and Content Note
Donald A. Blair and Bettina Steinke originally opened Blair Galleries in 1949 in Claremore, Oklahoma. The couple moved to New Mexico in 1955 and opened Blair Galleries, Ltd. in 1965 in Taos, New Mexico. In 1968, Blair opened a second gallery at The Compound on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the couple later moved to Santa Fe in 1970. The Compound on Canyon Road became home, studio, and gallery for the Blairs, but by 1988 the Blairs had established business offices and a studio at 462 Acequia Madre in Santa Fe. Bettina died on July 11, 1999 and Donald died shortly after on September 18, 2000.
The Blair Galleries, Ltd. Records contain materials primarily relating to the sale of two Georgia O'Keeffe oil paintings to Mr. and Mrs. George M. Harris.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-1969
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open to the public for research purposes. The photographic print materials may be accessed by researchers. Access of film materials requires the permission of the archivist.
Copy and Reproduction Restrictions
Copies of materials may be made for research purposes only. Copying of film requires permission of the Archivist.
Extent
0.209 Linear Feet
Overview
The Blair Galleries, Ltd. Records contain materials primarily relating to the sale of two Georgia O'Keeffe oil paintings to Mr. and Mrs. George M. Harris. This collection consists of correspondence, photographic prints, 120 film, and clippings.
Arrangement of the Collection
Arrangement within the series is chronological and consistent with the original order in which the materials were received. The collection is arranged into the following series:
Arrangement
- Series 1
- Correspondence
- Series 2
- Clippings and Notes
- Series 3
- Photographic Material
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in October 2009 by Albert Wadle of Wadle Galleries Ltd. in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Ownership and Rights
This collection is the physical property of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. The collection is subject to all copyright laws. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. Contact the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Archivist for further copyright and publication information as it pertains to this collection.
Processing Information
Processing of this collection was completed by Elizabeth Ehrnst in 2010.
Subject
- Blair Galleries, Ltd (Collector, Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Blair Galleries, Ltd. Records, 1966-1969
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ehrnst
- Date
- September 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Repository
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe NM 87501 US
505-946-1000