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Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Edwin AtLee Barber Records

 Collection
Identifier: BAR
Abstract

The Edwin Atlee Barber Records contains correspondence covering a broad range of topics and is especially rich in correspondence regarding acquisitions, appraisal, and the identification and authentication of artifacts. They provide information about Barber’s role as both Curator/Director and administrator of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art and his activities as a scholar.

Dates: 1898-1933; Majority of material found within 1901-1916

Langdon Warner Records

 Collection
Identifier: WAR
Abstract

Langdon Warner, a scholar of Asian art and an archaeologist, was Director of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art from 1917 to 1923. Warner also served as Curator of the Wilstach Collection. The Langdon Warner records contain correspondence of Langdon Warner, museum Director between 1917 and 1923, and E. Hamilton Bell, Acting Director during Warner’s absence while he traveled in Asia.

Dates: 1916-1929; Majority of material found within 1917-1923

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Arts, Asian 1
ephemera 1
postcards 1