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Armstrong, C. P., 1996-1997

File — Box: 17, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Ephemera, photographs, clippings, and other material documenting the life and work of artists who respond, refer or otherwise reference Duchamp and his art in their own work. Of particular note are two player piano scrolls of Duchamp's "Erratum Musical," one played by Petr Kotik and the S.E.M. Ensemble and the other by Martin Kalve. Also noteworthy are the several collaged works of mail art sent to the museum by correspondence artist Ray Johnson.

Dates: 1996-1997

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDR, Marcel Duchamp Research Collection / Duchamp inspired artists

Armstrong County Real Estate Quit-Claim Deed

File — Box: 14, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A variety of topics, museum departments, and other institutions and individuals are documented in this series. The first subseries, which dates from 1973 to 1981, pertains primarily to Scott's work before his appointment as President of the museum. More in-depth are the remaining subseries. Each reflects his activities approximately throughout a particular fiscal year.

Dates: FY 1989-1991

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / SCO, Robert Montgomery Scott Records / Correspondence and related material / Correspondence and related material

Army Quartermaster Depot

File — Box: 1, Folder: 29

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The files are labelled "Letters--Office of Buildings" and contain records created by the three superintendents of the building named above. Subjects included are accidents in the Museum, attendance, bills, Museum collections, monthly reports from the Park Houses, city offices and special projects, claims, and defence. There is correspondence with R. Sturgis Ingersoll, Board of Governors, and with Fiske Kimball, Director.

Dates: 1929-1978

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / ADB, Buildings Department Records / Records of the Building Superintendents / Records of George Barbour, Alan Corson, and Robert Lipsey

Arnauld Brejon

File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Correspondence dating from approximately 1965 – 1985; some correspondence is addressed to Medieval and Renaissance Decorative Arts (David duBon), The Kienbusch Collection of Arms and Armor (Donald LaRocca), Eda Diskant; some loan requests with correspondence from Anne d’Harnoncourt; contents sometimes referred to as “Past Correspondence.”

Dates: 1965-1985

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / EDB, European Decorative Arts before 1700 Department Records / Unprocessed material / 2012-11-05 European Decorative Arts before 1700 Department accrual / Correspondence from A through F

Arno, Peter. "The Shower Bath", 1943

File — Box: 71, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This subseries is comprised of receipts, invoices, correspondence, loan forms, photographs, clippings, and other material documenting works of art owned, sold, or considered for purchase by Henry P. McIlhenny. Most of the files pertain to French paintings, as this was McIlhenny's particular area of collecting interest, although there are also files on the British painters whose works McIlhenny acquired to decorate his Irish castle, Glenveagh, most notably, Sir Edwin Landseer. Documentation...

Dates: 1943

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / HPM, Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / Art collection / Objects by artist

Arnold Arboretum [Harvard University Herbaria. Massachusetts], 1956

File — Box: 105, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Most of the material, filed by corporate or individual name, consists of invoices and receipts from nurseries in the United States and Europe. Folder titles include business locations noted in brackets. Almost all invoices are itemized, detailing the types of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees used to landscape the various residences. Two landscape contractors particularly well documented include F.D. Moore & Sons and Upper Bank Nurseries. The former serviced Parkgate and Bernice...

Dates: 1956

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / HPM, Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / Residences / Gardening and related topics

Arnold-Ayers, 1943-1944

File — Box: 47, Folder: 18

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: 1943-1944

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / FKR, Fiske Kimball Records / General correspondence and related material / General correspondence and related material

Arnold H. Jolles Records

Collection

Identifier: JOL

Abstract

As Assistant Director, Jolles' files include records and plans for the Bicentennial, records of the reinstallation in 1975, Corporate and Departmental Committee records and general correspondence. Also, there are eight feet of the Turner Records which deal with the transfer of authority from Turner to Jolles in 1977/1978. The first five series concern Jolles work as Assistant Director for Art, 1970-1977. The second five subseries concern Jolles role as Acting Director, 1977-1979.

Dates: 1968-1979

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / Arnold H. Jolles Records

Arnold Herstand & Company. "Marcel Duchamp." Exhibition announcement, April

File — Box: 7, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents From the Series: Includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, audiotapes, and photographs documenting exhibitions, symposia, films, lectures, and other events related to Marcel Duchamp. Of particular interest is an audio recording of Marcel Duchamp delivering his autobiographical slide lecture "A propos of Myself" at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1963. Also includes audiotapes of the "Marcel Duchamp and the Readymade: From Origin to Consequence" session of the College Art Association's 84th Annual...

Dates: April

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDR, Marcel Duchamp Research Collection / Exhibitions and events

Arnold Herstand & Company. "The Brothers Duchamp." Invitation to opening, 1986 January 23

File — Box: 7, Folder: 27

Scope and Contents From the Series: Includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, audiotapes, and photographs documenting exhibitions, symposia, films, lectures, and other events related to Marcel Duchamp. Of particular interest is an audio recording of Marcel Duchamp delivering his autobiographical slide lecture "A propos of Myself" at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1963. Also includes audiotapes of the "Marcel Duchamp and the Readymade: From Origin to Consequence" session of the College Art Association's 84th Annual...

Dates: 1986 January 23