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Jayne, Horace H. F. (Horace Howard Furness), 1898-1975

 Person

Biography

The first Curator of Oriental Art was Horace H. F. Jayne, a scholar in the field, who came as an Assistant in 1921. From 1923 until 1927 he was the Curator of Oriental Art. In 1927 he became the Chief of the Division of Eastern Art, which he remained until 1936; from 1931 until 1940 he was the Curator of Chinese Art as well. In 1928 Jayne and his Assistant, Isobel Ingram, went to China and Japan to purchase major architectural objects for the Museum, among these were the Japanese Tea House and Temple, a Chinese Temple and Palace Hall. Jayne was also a Director of the University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania. He returned to PMA in 1953 as Acting Chief of the Division of Eastern Art until 1954.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence from George W. Staempfli to Horace H. F. Jayne, 1956 June 25

 Object — Box: 13, Folder: 16
Identifier: MAR_B013_F016_013
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from George W. Staempfli, Curator for the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston, to Horace H. F. Jayne, Vice-Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1956 June 25
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MAR, Henri Gabriel Marceau Director Records / Correspondence / Du-Dz

Far Eastern Art Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: FAR
Abstract

These records describe the collecting activities and some exhibitions of the Far Eastern Art Department of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, now part of the East Asian Art Department.

Dates: 1924-1990
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / Far Eastern Art Department Records

Fiske Kimball (1888-1955), 1955

 Object — Box: 43, Folder: 32
Identifier: WLA_B043_F032_001
Scope and Contents

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness. Marceau, Henri. "Fiske Kimball (1888-1955). Reprint from "Year book of the American Philosophical Society," p. 466-469.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / WLA, Arensberg Archives / Writings / Jayne, Horace Howard Furness. Marceau, Henri. "Fiske Kimball (1888-1955). Reprint from "Year book of the American Philosophical Society," p. 466-469

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1960

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 35
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: 1960
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / HPM, Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / Correspondence / Correspondence / Philadelphia

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1953-1954

 File — Box: 95, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents From the Series: Comprising the largest portion of the Fiske Kimball Records, this series clearly documents Kimball's extensive contact with the institutions, individuals, and businesses that collectively directed and promoted art and artists, and a public appreciation for both. Kimball cultivated a variety of correspondents, from dealers and donors to museums, educational institutions and professional organizations. Throughout the three decades documented, antiques and art dealers appear to be Kimball's...
Dates: 1953-1954
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FKR, Fiske Kimball Records / General correspondence and related material / General correspondence and related material

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1926-1929

 File — Box: 140, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The bulk of material in this subseries is internal correspondence, most often between Kimball and the particular staff member. Advisers are also represented. Additional correspondence between curatorial personnel and individuals or organizations outside the museum remains in the "General correspondence and related material" series. The "Administrative issues" series, "Personnel" subseries contains Kimball's correspondence with curator/assistant director Henri Marceau as well as any...
Dates: 1926-1929
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FKR, Fiske Kimball Records / Curatorial issues / Personnel

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1930, 1937, 1939-1940

 File — Box: 140, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The bulk of material in this subseries is internal correspondence, most often between Kimball and the particular staff member. Advisers are also represented. Additional correspondence between curatorial personnel and individuals or organizations outside the museum remains in the "General correspondence and related material" series. The "Administrative issues" series, "Personnel" subseries contains Kimball's correspondence with curator/assistant director Henri Marceau as well as any...
Dates: 1930, 1937, 1939-1940
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FKR, Fiske Kimball Records / Curatorial issues / Personnel

Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1946-1953, undated

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 2
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: 1946-1953, undated
Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FKP, Fiske Kimball Papers / General correspondence and related material / General correspondence and related material

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