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Image Not Available for Speech for Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Speech for Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Image Not Available for Speech for Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Speech for Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Author (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961
Object NameSpeech
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.20
About MeSpeech written by Marguerite for the opening of the James McBey Memorial Room at Aberdeen Art Gallery on 18 April 1961. The speech consists of two sheets typewritten with ammendments written in pencil.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this speech.