Stebbins, Theodore E. Jr.

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...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: While many of the titles in this subseries represent works devoted to the life and works of Thomas Eakins, a significant number are the catalogs or handbooks published by museums with holdings that include works by Eakins. In regard to the former, Goodrich acquired several of Gordon Hendrick's studies. From the numerous annotations made to one of his copies of Hendrick's 1974 work, Goodrich considered it a significant resource for his own studies. Another book heavily annotated is that by...

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...