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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, 1955

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: While this series includes Kimball's correspondence with many of the same individuals and institutions represented in the various subject-related series, the bulk of "General correspondence and related material" documents his long-term association with organizations devoted to professional development and scholarship. Kimball's most consistent correspondents include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and the Association of Art Museum...
Dates: 1955

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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