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General, 1973-1992, undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Like the earlier general correspondence processed under the previous subseries, this correspondence documents the interaction of Johnson Collection staff with individuals from institutions based locally and around the globe. City officials, scholars, publishers, collectors and museum colleagues are among the correspondents. Not surprisingly, each Johnson staff member communicated regularly with PMA staff. During processing, such memoranda were collocated and filed in chronological order in folders identified as "Philadelphia Museum of Art." Any requests for photographs and other inquiries received after 1980 are also included with no special designation as such. These letters are simply filed by name of individual or institution.

Dates

  • 1973-1992, undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research with the following exceptions. Valuations and conservation (condition) reports are restricted, with access at discretion of the archivist. Personnel records are permanently restricted. Because of their poor condition, cracked or broken glass plate negatives are also restricted but they have all been digitized.

Extent

From the Series: 9.5 linear feet

Arrangement

Alphabetical. Personal or corporate correspondents of particular significance or for which there are at least 10 items are filed in separate folders. All other authors are filed in general folders representing a small alphabetical run, for example Ainsworth-Australian. Alphabetical run folders always precede individual authors folders for each letter in the alphabet.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States