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Francis Bacon Foundation, Inc.

 Organization

Biography

The Francis Bacon Foundation was formed by Walter and Louise Arensberg in 1938 to promote study in science, literature, religion, history and philosophy with special reference to the works of Francis Bacon. The Foundation also served as the legal owner of the Walter and Louise Arensberg art collection.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence from Francis Bacon Foundation to Marcel Duchamp signed by Walter [Arensberg], 1951 February 7

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: MDP_B006_F003_001
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Francis Bacon Foundation to Marcel Duchamp signed by Walter [Arensberg]. Includes Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Francis Bacon Foundation.

Dates: 1951 February 7

Correspondence from Walter Arensberg to Fiske Kimball, 1949 March 21

 Object — Box: 179, Folder: 30
Identifier: FKR_B179_F030_023
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Walter Arensberg to Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Includes resolution from the Francis Bacon Foundation annual meeting.

Dates: 1949 March 21

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