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Taft, Charles P. (Charles Phelps), 1897-1983

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

George Grey Barnard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GGB
Abstract

George Grey Barnard was an American sculptor and collector of Medieval art. He located and arranged the pieces that eventually became "The Cloisters" for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His papers are comprised primarily of correspondence and financial and business records documenting both his collecting and creation of art. The collection includes a significant amount of personal correspondence, biographical information, and family financial records as well.

Dates: 1895-1941

Taft, Charles P. (Charles Phelps), 1928-1930

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence with 132 individuals, including 10 folders with John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Barnard's special patron.

Dates: 1928-1930

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