Welcome to the Ingalls Library & Museum Archives!
Travels with Jeptha
Submitted by Peter Buettner on
Considered by his contemporaries to be Cleveland's greatest benefactor, Jeptha Homer Wade II (1857–1926), was generous with both his fortune and his time. In addition to providing the land on which the museum was built, he donated 2,855 objects to the collection and gifted monies that continue to fund new acquisitions to this day. An avid collector, when important objects became available, such as the GothicTable Fountain, c.
Could a painting at Cleveland Museum of Art help solve the art world’s Caravaggio dilemma?
Submitted by Jason Schafer on
The Ingalls Library receives an astounding 1,200 periodical titles many of which feature articles about the museum and its collections, history, and activities as well as articles written by museum staff. This ongoing series gives you a glimpse into the varied and interesting topics that can be found in the serials collection.
Book Sale to Benefit the Ingalls Library
Submitted by Linda Ayala on
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ingalls Library Benefit Book Sale! Wednesday, September 21st through Saturday, September 24th.
View Books - Souvenirs of Summer Travel
Submitted by Christine Edmonson on
Magazine Rack: Curatorial Publications and Objects in Print
Submitted by Jason Schafer on
The Ingalls Library collection includes approximately 1,200 currently received periodical titles. That is quite simply, an overwhelming number. This ongoing series features articles that discuss objects included in the museum’s collection of more than 46,000 objects, as well as articles written by museum staff members. Additionally, articles about the museum, its history and activities are noted.
