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Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, 1941-1951, 1962, 1967-1971, 1977-1985, undated

 File — Box: 122, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This subseries pertains to McIlhenny's association with numerous institutions in Philadelphia and in Ireland, and spans more than half a century of monetary support, memberships, and various levels of personal involvement. Material consists of correspondence, invoices and receipts, and ephemera. Because of the tax deductions associated with many of McIlhenny's contributions, a significant amount of related material can be found in the "Tax files" subseries of the "Financial records" series....
Dates: 1941-1951, 1962, 1967-1971, 1977-1985, undated

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, 1935-1937

 File — Box: 35, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Series: Comprising the largest portion of the Fiske Kimball Records, this series clearly documents Kimball's extensive contact with the institutions, individuals, and businesses that collectively directed and promoted art and artists, and a public appreciation for both. Kimball cultivated a variety of correspondents, from dealers and donors to museums, educational institutions and professional organizations. Throughout the three decades documented, antiques and art dealers appear to be Kimball's...
Dates: 1935-1937

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, 1931-1934

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 8
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: 1931-1934