Library Collections
The Amon Carter Museum library is one of the finest research collections of its kind in North America, with a broad range of material supporting the study of American art, photography, and culture. The initial collection of some 4,000 books assembled by Amon G. Carter during his lifetime has grown to 45,000 volumes and over 60,000 pieces of microform. The recent acquisition of more than 7,500 microfilm reels representing primary material from the Archives of American Art adds further depth to the collection.
Illustrated Books
The Carter’s rare and illustrated book collection contains many of the finest examples of the literature of American art published during the past two centuries.
Microform Collection
The Carter library has 14,000 microfilm reels of nineteenth-century newspapers, periodicals, books, and primary material, plus more than 50,000 microfiches of auction and exhibition catalogues, ephemera, and other material.
Ephemera/Vertical File Collection
This extensive collection contains a variety of loose material and small publications on artists (more than 8,500 names), museums, commercial galleries, organizations, and subjects.
Visual Resources Collection
The Visual Resources Collection, with over 22,000 slides and digital images of American art and photography, is available by loan or purchase to classroom teachers, college faculty, and students. For more information about the collection, e-mail trc@cartermuseum.org or call 817.989.5035.