12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a616Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....plain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
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12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Woolsey Report, page 1Sara Woodbury6Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....plain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Woolsey Report, page 1Sara Woodbury6Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....plain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Woolsey Report, page 1Sara Woodbury6Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....plain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Woolsey Report, page 1Sara Woodbury6Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....plain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-11-30T02:20:40+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Gallery: Roswell Museum ArchiveSara Woodbury18structured_gallery12021-01-04T16:10:26+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
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12018-12-05T20:33:19+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Job Description for Rainey Woolsey2This description covers the various duties associated with the Gallery Attendant position. Gallery attendants interacted regularly with visitors by noting their attendance numbers, answering questions, and noting their interests for future exhibitions and programs. Courtesy of the Roswell Museum and Art Center archive.media/Woolsey job duties.jpgplain2018-12-11T02:50:55+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T03:35:21+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Note from Second Grade Class at East Side School to Rainey Woolsey, n.d.3This note represents one of the few direct responses from visitors to the museum, in this instance a class of second graders. Rainey Woolsey worked at the Roswell Museum as a gallery attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "Dear Mrs. Woolsey, We liked our visit at the museum. We learned many interesting things. We thank you for inviting us. Second Grade East Side School." Courtesy of the Roswell Museum and Art Center archive.media/Woolsey letter.jpgplain2018-12-11T02:56:52+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:47:26+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Report from Rainey Woolsey, Page 22Transcription: (First sentence illegible) “This group of drawings will hang until December 15th. Visitors to the gallery will find (illeg) “Roswell Museum Federal Art Center the First Year” by Paul Horgan. Captain Horgan won the Harper Prize of 1933 for “The Fault of Angels”, a novel. He is the author of “Main Line West”, “A Lamp on the Plains”, “The Return of the Weed”, “The Habit of Empire” and many other publications. He is librarian of New Mexico Institute at Roswell, one of state advisors for the Federal Art Project of N.M. Paul Horgan has been active in organizing Roswell Museum Federal Art Center and constantly vigilant in promoting its interests—thru the " (see page 3 for continuation)media/Woolsey Report 2.jpgplain2018-12-08T02:55:02+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:47:58+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Report from Rainey Woolsey, Page 32Transcription: (First sentence illegible) “…the above article is reprinted from the Golden Anniversary of the Roswell Daily Record for October 3, 1938. Captain Horgan is chairman of the recently organized “Roswell Friends of Art” this function of this group is to further the interest of and bring together those who might enjoy art activities at Roswell Museum Federal Art Center. On Wednesday nite December 7 the Archaeological and Historical Society younger members will sponsor a game party at the museum. The idea being to bring your table and game for fun and the museum. Pay a small fee—refreshments will be served during the evening.” (see page 4 for conclusion)media/Woolsey Report 3.jpgplain2018-12-08T02:55:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:48:43+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Report from Rainey Woolsey, Page 42Transcription: “There will be a meeting open to the public Monday nite at 7:30 o’clock at the Roswell Museum for the purpose of discussing the work shop plan and to enroll those interested. Mr. Marfyak and Mr. Slifkin artists from the New York City Federal Art Project are here for several months to establish and teach classes for children and adults. Mr. Marfyak and Mr. Slifkin will be present Monday nite and invite your cooperation-” (end of document)media/Woolsey Report 4.jpgplain2018-12-08T02:56:31+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:29:53+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Research topics for Rainey Woolsey, 19382As part of her duties as Gallery Attendant, Rainey Woolsey conducted research in conjunction with FAP exhibitions on view. This list shows topics pertaining to the exhibition, The Making of a Mosaic (FAP 271), on view August 18-September 13, 1938. Courtesy of the Roswell Museum and Art Center archive.media/Woolsey Research.jpgplain2018-12-11T02:52:06+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:46:37+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Woolsey Report, page 16Staff members were expected to submit reports reviewing their activities. This report comes from Rainey Woolsey, who served as Gallery Attendant between 1937 and 1938. Transcription: "The Gallery at the Roswell Museum has a new exhibition on drawing showing a variety in style and execution in ink, pencil, crayon, and chalk. This exhibition, assembled in California, is one of many arranged for the federal art centers by (illeg) in Washington, DC. In this show, Nevada and California artists are represented. Several pictures represent (something) for decoration of public buildings, those by Helen Foris and Dorothy Puccinelli are sketches for a mural....media/Woolsey Report 1.jpgplain812018-12-08T02:24:42+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
12018-12-05T20:37:11+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Work Hours for Rainey Woolsey2Compared to today's 40-hour week minimum, staff members at the Roswell Museum worked fewer hours in the 1930s, reflecting limited budgets and funding. In the case of Gallery Attendant Rainey Woolsey, 30 hours a week, or 120 hours per month, was the maximum amoung allotted, with the workday lasting from 1:30-5:30 pm. The first hour would be spent preparing reports , with the gallery opening to the public at 2. Courtesy of the Roswell Museum and Art Center archive.media/Woolsey hours.jpgplain2018-12-11T02:51:41+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6
1media/rsz_mineral_cabinet_overall.jpg2018-11-15T17:13:49+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6Who Worked Here?56The Staff of the Roswell Museumimage_header2021-02-23T17:40:11+00:00Sara Woodbury0728ed579323b05939a9848207524f979d17d2a6