Hatch, John Davis

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Correspondence from Walter Arensberg to John Davis Hatch, Jr., Director of the Albany Institute of History and Art.

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Correspondence from Walter Arensberg to John Davis Hatch, Jr., Visiting Professor at University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: As the correspondents in this sub-subseries make evident, McIlhenny cultivated a social network that reached across noted names in all the arts, as well as titled gentry, royalty and political figures. Whenever celebrities of the stage, screen or concert hall were performing in Philadelphia, McIlhenny would invite them to his home at Rittenhouse Square, just a stone's throw away from the major theatres and hotels. Although they could not always accept the offer, invitees included Noel...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Correspondence with Library staff, particularly Elizabeth Wrigley and Naomi Sawelson-Gorse, who was hired as Archivist in the 1980s. Much of the correspondence consists of research requests to the library, primarily about Duchamp, the Arensbergs and their circle of artist friends. There is also correspondence with the Philadelphia Museum of Art regarding the transfer of the art collection to the Museum. There are also many requests for photographs, photocopies, and permission to publish, as...

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Notes from John Davis Hatch, Jr. interview at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Includes note to Anne d'Harnoncourt.

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"Now, My Idea Is: Museums of Art Provide Spiritual Rest" by John L. Hatch, Jr. Clipping from the Albany Times-Union.

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Telegram from John Davis Hatch, Jr. to Walter Arensberg.

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Telegram from Walter Arensberg to John Davis Hatch, Jr.

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Telegram from Walter Arensberg to John Davis Hatch, Jr.