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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 464 Collections and/or Records:

Disposition, 1939-1954, undated

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Documents the Arensbergs' negotiations with the Francis Bacon Foundation, the University of California at Los Angeles, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and numerous other museums to find a permanent home for the Arensbergs' art collection.

Dates: 1939-1954, undated

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 6
Identifier: WLA_B033_F006_006
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_001
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_002
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_003
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_004
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_005
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_006
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles, 1944 September 19

 Object — Box: 33, Folder: 7
Identifier: WLA_B033_F007_007
Scope and Contents

Donation agreement between the Francis Bacon Foundation and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dates: 1944 September 19

Draft agreement between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Francis Bacon Foundation, circa 1950 December 27

 Object — Box: 36, Folder: 4
Identifier: WLA_B036_F004_002
Scope and Contents

Draft agreement between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Francis Bacon Foundation.

Dates: circa 1950 December 27

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Archival Object 463
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correspondence 241
Hollywood, United States 176
Los Angeles, United States 160
invoices 88
Philadelphia, United States 64