Shore-Kiesler Collection

Collection

Identifier: KIE

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Shore-Kiesler Collection features correspondence between John E. Shore and Lillian Kiesler, the widow of the visionary architect Frederick Kiesler. The collection also includes press clippings, museum correspondence, and exhibition announcements. The correspondence between Shore and L. Kiesler began when Shore purchased drawings from L. Kiesler's collection. John and his wife Ronnie were introduced to Lillian Kiesler through Cynthia Goodman, whose correspondence is included.

Dates

Majority of material found in 1977-2010

Creator

Kiesler, Lillian (Person)

Language of Materials

Most material in English, with select documents in German and French.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Shore-Kiesler Collection is the physical property of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Archives. The Museum holds literary rights only for material created by Museum personnel or given to the Museum with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication and for other purposes where stated.

Extent

0.5 linear feet (One letter size document case)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Shore-Kiesler Collection features correspondence between John E. Shore and Lillian Kiesler, the widow of the visionary architect Frederick Kiesler.