Albin Polasek Museum "Natural Florida" exhibit collection, 2024

 

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Abstract:
The Albin Polasek Museum "Natural Florida" exhibit collection, 2024 contains two copies of the September/October 2024 issue of Artistry featuring Rhapsody in Rose by Joy Postle on the cover and a poster for the "Natural Florida: Art by Emma Sears Marsh & Joy Postle" exhibit hosted at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in 2024. These materials provide insight into this exhibition and the breadth of these artist's work. The Albin Polasek Museum & Gardens hosted an exhibition titled ""Natural Florida: Art by Emma Sears Marsh & Joy Postle" from August 27-December 1, 2024 featuring paintings from Emma Sears Marsh and Joy Postle. These 66 paintings document Central Florida's wildlife and plants in the early 20th century. The exhibit was curated by Tamie Diener-Lafferty, curator at the Polasek Museum. The Sears Marsh paintings were on loan from the Lakes and Hills Garden Club and Postle's from the University of Central Florida's Special Collections and University Archives.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet 2 folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Albin Polasek Museum "Natural Florida" exhibit collection, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

The Albin Polasek Museum "Natural Florida" exhibit collection, 2024 collection contains two copies of the September/October 2024 issue of Artistry featuring Rhapsody in Rose by Joy Postle on the cover and a poster for the "Natural Florida: Art by Emma Sears Marsh & Joy Postle" exhibit hosted at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in 2024. These materials provide insight into this exhibition and the breadth of these artist's work.

Biographical / historical:

The Albin Polasek Museum & Gardens hosted an exhibition titled ""Natural Florida: Art by Emma Sears Marsh & Joy Postle" from August 27-December 1, 2024 featuring paintings from Emma Sears Marsh and Joy Postle. These 66 paintings document Central Florida's wildlife and plants in the early 20th century. The exhibit was curated by Tamie Diener-Lafferty, curator at the Polasek Museum. The Sears Marsh paintings were on loan from the Lakes and Hills Garden Club and Postle's from the University of Central Florida's Special Collections and University Archives.

Acquisition information:
These materials were gathered from various sources and donated in 2025 (Accession no. CFM2025_15).
Processing information:

Processed and finding aid created by Chloe Lanham in 2025.

Arrangement:

The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The entire collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Albin Polasek Museum "Natural Florida" exhibit collection, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Location of this collection:
John C. Hitt Library
12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2
Orlando
FL
32816-8030
USA