Michael P. (Michael Paul) Church Papers, 1949-1981, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Church, Michael P. (Michael Paul), 1907-

Abstract:

The papers one folder of Michael P. Church papers, and organizational records of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Extent:

1 cubic ft. (in 2 boxes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by D. Minnis, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The vast majority of the collection consists of the records of the Michigan Council for the Arts, including reports, budgets, meeting minutes, newsletters, and special reports and project proposals, 1963-1973. There is one folder with some of Church’s correspondence and newspaper articles (copies) about him and various art events with which he was involved, 1949-1981, undated. (Additional collections of Church’s papers and audiovisual materials are housed at the Bentley Historical Library. Additional Michigan Council for the Arts materials are housed at the Library of Michigan.)

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Michael Paul Church (1907- ) was a Michigan artist and photographer. He worked for over 30 years as the Director of Cultural Activities for the Extension Service at the University of Michigan. In this capacity he was known as thee “Evangelist of Art” for “preaching” and pushing people to experience and participate in the arts. Four governors appointed him to serve on the Michigan Council for the Arts. In 1958, Church was awarded the Gold Medal of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. With his wife, Mary, he lived in Holmes Beach, Michigan, in 1981.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 2290

Arrangement:

The collection is divided into Michael P. Church Papers, then Michigan Council for the Arts, which is further organized alphabetically and chronologically.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Art and state--Michigan.
Arts--Michigan.
Arts--Michigan--Planning.
Arts--Societies, etc.

Names:

Michigan Council for the Arts.
University of Michigan. Extension Service.
Church, Michael P. (Michael Paul), 1907-