Philadelphia Museum of Art
Organization
Found in 4132 Collections and/or Records:
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1981-1994
File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Correspondence with the Foundation staff, primarily Elizabeth Wrigley, although there is some correspondence of Walter Arensberg and other staff members.
Dates:
1981-1994
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1983-1994
File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Although d'Harnoncourt did not assume the role of Chief Executive Officer until 1997, her appointment was announced by February of the previous year. Thus her appointments as Museum Director and Chief Executive Officer define the parameters of the "1982-1996" sub-subseries. As the number of files indicates, her appointment as director drew many congratulations. Well-wishers included artists such as Emlen and Gloria Etting, Sol Lewitt and George Segal, as well as other prominent figures, such...
Dates:
1983-1994
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1930-1933
File — Box: 3, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains Goodrich's general correspondence related to his studies of Thomas Eakins. The bulk of the material is correspondence with other scholars of Eakins, including Maria Chamberlin-Hellman, Gordon Hendricks, William Innis Homer, Elizabeth Johns, Margaret McHenry, and Elizabeth Milroy. Files with these individuals document the exchange of ideas and information regarding Eakins and his work, as well as the part Goodrich played in the production of publications and exhibitions...
Dates:
1930-1933
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1961-1978
File — Box: 3, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains Goodrich's general correspondence related to his studies of Thomas Eakins. The bulk of the material is correspondence with other scholars of Eakins, including Maria Chamberlin-Hellman, Gordon Hendricks, William Innis Homer, Elizabeth Johns, Margaret McHenry, and Elizabeth Milroy. Files with these individuals document the exchange of ideas and information regarding Eakins and his work, as well as the part Goodrich played in the production of publications and exhibitions...
Dates:
1961-1978
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1946-1954
File — Box: 40, Folder: 4
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:
1946-1954
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2000-2003
File — Box: 5, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
As documented in the "Library Company of Philadelphia" folder, d'Harnoncourt again crossed paths with Fiske Kimball, her directorial predecessor by 30 years. (Both were recipients of the prestigious Philadelphia Award--Kimball in 1950 and d'Harnoncourt in 1997.) In the tradition of Benjamin Franklin and its other original founders, the Library Company offers shares in its organization as a form of support. In 2001, it informed d'Harnoncourt that the share previously purchased in 1929 by...
Dates:
2000-2003
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2004-2008
File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-subseries currently is closed to researchers. D'Harnoncourt's friendship with Kimberly Camp extended beyond the latter's tenure as director of the Barnes Foundation. A folder of their personal correspondence is included here. Another friend of note is the artist Jasper Johns. The one letter from d'Harnoncourt to the artist in this sub-subseries belies their close friendship. Additional correspondence between the two, dated as early as 1983, is filed in the "Names and...
Dates:
2004-2008
Philadelphia Museum of Art. "A loan exhibition of American painting from the collection of John F. Braun." (May-September 1930), 1930
File — Box: 16, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This subseries documents the many exhibitions dedicated to or including works by Thomas Eakins from 1917 to 1986. It includes primarily original, but also some photocopied extracts from, exhibition catalogs, checklists, and other ephemera, such as invitations to openings and previews. A small number of exhibitions featuring works inspired by Thomas Eakins, rather than by him, are also documented, as are a few exhibitions from World Fairs. Of particular note are the catalogs for exhibitions...
Dates:
1930
Philadelphia Museum of Art. "A propos of Marcel Duchamp." Exhibition and event announcements, 1987
File — Box: 33, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Brochures, pamphlets, exhibition announcements, invitations, and other items from museums, galleries, universities, publishing houses, and other organizations.
Dates:
1987
Philadelphia Museum of Art. Anderson-Woodhouse, 1925-1942
File — Box: 22, Folder: 7
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:
1925-1942
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