Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959

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 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...

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...

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Correspondence from Carol Bruns, Secretary to Walter Arensberg, to Katharine Kuh, Curator of Gallery of Art Interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago. Includes list of 31 photographs sent to Bernard Berenson via K. Kuh.

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Correspondence from Daniel Catton Rich, Director of Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago, to Walter Arensberg.

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Correspondence from Daniel Catton Rich, Director of Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago, to Walter Arensberg.

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Correspondence from Daniel Catton Rich, Director of Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago, to Walter Arensberg.

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Correspondence from Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to Walter Arensberg.

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Correspondence from Mary Ann Alder to Walter Arensberg.

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Draft correspondence from Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to Walter Arensberg.