Sheldon Art Gallery was formally dedicated on May 16th, 1963. It was built in as a memorial to Mary Frances Sheldon who left funds following her death to build an on-campus art museum. Her brother Adams Bromley Sheldon added to this donation upon his death, increasing his sister’s gift by 40%.
Architect Philip Johnson talks about the wonderful job he did on the Sheldon Art Gallery.
As part of the dedication of the Sheldon Art Gallery, an engravement is made in honor of its founders. Board of Regents and Mrs. A. B. Sheldon looks on as the engravement is being made in the cornerstone.
“Grand Openers” at the event last May included: Mrs. Clifford Hardin, wife of the University Chancellor, Sheldon Director Norman Geske, “Princess X,” Chancellor Hardin, Mrs. A. Bromely Sheldon and Architect Philip Johnson of New York.