Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), 1891-1973
Person
Biography
R. Sturgis Ingersoll was President of the Corporation from 1948 to 1964, as well as Chairman of the Board of Governors, which he initiated, from 1947 to 1959.
Found in 171 Collections and/or Records:
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), January-June 1953
File — Box: 109, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The files of J. Stogdell Stokes and Julius Zieget make up the bulk of correspondence in this sub-subseries. Often addressed by Kimball as "Stog," Stokes had multiple affiliations with the museum, including a seat on the board and on several committees. He also chaired the Museum Fund Committee. Stokes became Vice President in 1929 and served as President from 1933 until his death in the fall of 1947. A few earlier papers (circa 1924-1928) have also been included here since they document work...
Dates:
January-June 1953
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), July-December 1953
File — Box: 109, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The files of J. Stogdell Stokes and Julius Zieget make up the bulk of correspondence in this sub-subseries. Often addressed by Kimball as "Stog," Stokes had multiple affiliations with the museum, including a seat on the board and on several committees. He also chaired the Museum Fund Committee. Stokes became Vice President in 1929 and served as President from 1933 until his death in the fall of 1947. A few earlier papers (circa 1924-1928) have also been included here since they document work...
Dates:
July-December 1953
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), January-June 1954
File — Box: 109, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The files of J. Stogdell Stokes and Julius Zieget make up the bulk of correspondence in this sub-subseries. Often addressed by Kimball as "Stog," Stokes had multiple affiliations with the museum, including a seat on the board and on several committees. He also chaired the Museum Fund Committee. Stokes became Vice President in 1929 and served as President from 1933 until his death in the fall of 1947. A few earlier papers (circa 1924-1928) have also been included here since they document work...
Dates:
January-June 1954
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), July-December 1954
File — Box: 109, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The files of J. Stogdell Stokes and Julius Zieget make up the bulk of correspondence in this sub-subseries. Often addressed by Kimball as "Stog," Stokes had multiple affiliations with the museum, including a seat on the board and on several committees. He also chaired the Museum Fund Committee. Stokes became Vice President in 1929 and served as President from 1933 until his death in the fall of 1947. A few earlier papers (circa 1924-1928) have also been included here since they document work...
Dates:
July-December 1954
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), 1940-1942
File — Box: 16, Folder: 14
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:
1940-1942
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), and Anna. Including correspondence w/ B. Wintersteen, 1942, 1948-1963, undated
File — Box: 9, Folder: 22
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...
Dates:
1942, 1948-1963, undated
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis). Henry McCarter. Autographed volume, 1944
File — Box: 2000
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...
Dates:
1944
Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis). Incl. sketches re identification signs, May 2, 1951
File — Box: 108, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The files of J. Stogdell Stokes and Julius Zieget make up the bulk of correspondence in this sub-subseries. Often addressed by Kimball as "Stog," Stokes had multiple affiliations with the museum, including a seat on the board and on several committees. He also chaired the Museum Fund Committee. Stokes became Vice President in 1929 and served as President from 1933 until his death in the fall of 1947. A few earlier papers (circa 1924-1928) have also been included here since they document work...
Dates:
May 2, 1951
Johnson Collection Curatorial Records
Collection
Identifier: JCC
Abstract
The Johnson Collection Curatorial Records represent two "generations" of curatorial oversight of the art collection acquired by John Graver Johnson (19841-1917), one of Philadelphia's most prominent corporate lawyers. In these curatorial records, the earlier files reflect the administrative and curatorial activities of Henri Marceau and Barbara Sweeny, roughly documenting their combined years of service, 1926-1972. Joseph J. Rishel succeeded Sweeny as Johnson Collection curator in November...
Dates:
1917-2007, undated; Majority of material found within 1927-1992
Memorandum from R. Sturgis Ingersoll to Fiske Kimball, 1954 March 30
Object — Box: 181, Folder: 1
Identifier: FKR_B181_F001_030
Scope and Contents
Memorandum from R. Sturgis Ingersoll to Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Includes copy of correspondence to Emrys J. Ross.
Dates:
1954 March 30
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- Archival Object 168
- Collection 3
- Subject
- correspondence 118
- Philadelphia, United States 99
- Pasadena, United States 13
- Los Angeles, United States 10
- press releases 9