Direct mail, 1936-1944
Scope and Contents
These files were the only ones maintained in Kimball's records as direct mail solicitations, which he apparently referred to as "mail appeals." Files consist of correspondence between Kimball and appeal recipient, as well as mailing lists and related papers.
Dates
- 1936-1944
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Because of its fragile condition, the following item may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist: floor plan with annotations of PMA Gothic installations (in "Objects and related topics" series, "European decorative arts and arms and armor" subseries, "Rooms and architectural elements" sub-subseries, "England. Gothic installations at PMA, incl. Abergavenny, Wales" file).
Extent
From the Series: 5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Arrangement is based on what appears to be original order. All correspondence in the 1936 mail appeal file is arranged alphabetically. In other files, correspondence is grouped by contribution amount pledged and alphabetically within each pledge group.
Creator
- From the Collection: Kimball, Fiske, 1888-1955 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org