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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:

Francis Bacon Foundation, 1996

 File — Box: 63, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: As evidenced in the records of the previous subseries, the Landmark Renewal campaign afforded the museum the opportunity to enhance nearly every aspect of its art collection, from display to scholarship. This subseries documents another ambitious program to improve the 24-acre grounds surrounding the "temple on the hill." The Landscape Rehabilitation Project was initiated by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), another venerable Philadelphia institution, as part of its Philadelphia...
Dates: 1996
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / ADH, Anne d'Harnoncourt Records / Names and subjects / Names and subjects

Francis Bacon Foundation. Brochure, undated

 File — Box: 33, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Brochures, pamphlets, exhibition announcements, invitations, and other items from museums, galleries, universities, publishing houses, and other organizations.

Dates: undated
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FBF, Francis Bacon Foundation Records / Ephemera

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees, 1951 July 20

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: MDP_B006_F003_010
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1951 July 20
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees, 1951 July 25

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: MDP_B006_F003_011
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1951 July 25
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees, 1951 October 17

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: MDP_B006_F004_005
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1951 October 17
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation. Includes undated inventories of the Arensberg Collection

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees, 1951 October 19

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: MDP_B006_F004_006
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1951 October 19
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation. Includes undated inventories of the Arensberg Collection

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees, 1952 January 25

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: MDP_B006_F004_008
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1952 January 25
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation. Includes undated inventories of the Arensberg Collection

Francis Bacon Foundation Records

 Collection
Identifier: FBF
Abstract 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. The Francis Bacon Foundation Records consist of correspondence, administrative and financial records which illustrate the organizational aspects of the Foundation, the Baconian research...
Dates: 1936-1997, undated
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / Francis Bacon Foundation Records

Francis Bacon Foundation. Undated inventory of the Arensberg Collection, undated

 Object — Box: 6, Folder: 4
Identifier: MDP_B006_F004_011
Scope and Contents

Francis Bacon Foundation. Undated inventory of the Arensberg Collection/

Dates: undated
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDP, Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers / Correspondence / Francis Bacon Foundation. Includes undated inventories of the Arensberg Collection

Gift agreement for art books from Walter and Louise Arensberg to Francis Bacon Foundation, 1950 December 8

 Object — Box: 32, Folder: 22
Identifier: WLA_B032_F022_001
Scope and Contents

Gift agreement for art books from Walter and Louise Arensberg to Francis Bacon Foundation.

Dates: 1950 December 8
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / WLA, Arensberg Archives / Art collection / Disposition / Francis Bacon Foundation / Gift of art books to the Francis Bacon Foundation from the Arensbergs

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bills of sale 21
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lists (document genres) 7
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chronologies (lists) 4
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Burbank, United States 2
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telegrams 2
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announcements 1
articles of incorporation 1
bylaws (administrative records) 1
envelopes 1
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