Sarah Burt Papers Relating to Georgia O'Keeffe Historic Properties
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of research and presentation materials created by Sarah L. Burt, former staff member of The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation, relating to Georgia O'Keeffe's Historic Properties, specifically the Abiquiu home and studio. Materials date from 1979 to 2002 and include correspondence, research material, writings, and photographic material. Two folders relate to the National Park Service and the National Historic Landmark Nomination for O'Keeffe's Abiquiu home and studio.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-2002, undated
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open to the public for research purposes. Writings by O'Keeffe on the house are restricted per the owner of the originals and copyright holder.
Copy and Reproduction Restrictions
Copies of materials may be made for research purposes only.
Biographical Note
Sarah L. Burt (1952-2015) was the projects manager for The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation for almost 10 years. Some of the projects she worked on include the Georgia O'Keeffe Oral History Project, a photo research project about O'Keeffe's historic homes in New Mexico, and the National Historic Landmark Nomination for O'Keeffe's Abiquiu house and studio.
Later she worked as the curator at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska and curator at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana.
Extent
0.209 Linear Feet
Overview
Research and presentation materials created by Sarah L. Burt, former staff member of The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation, relating to Georgia O'Keeffe's historic properties, specifically the Abiquiu home and studio. Materials date from 1979 to 2002 and include correspondence, writings, research material, and photographs.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum by Martha Burt in 2016.
Ownership and Rights
This collection is the physical property of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. The Museum holds literary rights only for material created by Museum personnel or given to the Museum with such rights specifically assigned. 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
This collection was processed by Elizabeth Ehrnst in 2016.
Subject
- Burt, Sarah L., 1952-2015 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Sarah Burt Papers Relating to Georgia O'Keeffe Historic Properties, 1979-2002, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ehrnst
- Date
- June 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Repository
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe NM 87501 US
505-946-1000