Chatham Murray collection
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised largely of Murray’s extensive collection of photographs, both professional and personal. These detail her life, her accomplishments, and a great deal of her artwork. The digital files, almost all of which are JPEG files, have been preserved as they were found on C.D.-R. and other formats. The names of the files and the folders in which they are held have not been changed.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1975-2012
Biographical / Historical
Chatham Murray, born October 23, 1942, was an artist, activist, and avid proponent of human-scale Athens, Georgia. She began her studies in painting in high school, leaving for New York to continue her education at the Art Students League before returning to Athens, where she completed a Master of Fine Arts degree under Lamar Dodd. Her notable contributions to Athens include numerous sign paintings that still dot the landscape. As an activist and politically-committed individual, she was a lifelong supporter of feminism and equal rights, serving as a delegate at the 1972 Democratic National Convention. Murray passed away August 3, 2020.
Extent
3.46 Linear Feet (6 boxes. 4 letter boxes, one medium flat box, one small flat box. )
Language
English
Overview
Photographs from the personal collection of Chatham Murray, in materials related to the production and promotion of her painting.
Arrangement
The collection is organized in six series: Series I. Photographs and other materials related to Murray's painting career Series II. Personal photographs and miscellaneous personal materials Series III. Photographic slides and negatives Series IV. Oversize items Series V. Digital files
Physical Description
Good
- Title
- Chatham Murray collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Timothy Bergman, Justin Kau
- Date
- March 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606