Photograph of Fiske Kimball at Jefferson's grave, undated
Scope and Contents
This material documents Kimball's involvement with the administration of Monticello as a house museum and includes brochures, clippings, research material, and correspondence. Topics covered include publicity for Monticello, including some material related to President Harry Truman's July 4, 1947 speech at Monticello; reproductions of Jefferson's silver and furniture; and research material Kimball compiled on the history of Monticello.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Kimball, Fiske, 1888-1955 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Kimball, Marie Goebel, 1889-1955 (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials predominantly in English with some material in French and German.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Series: 18 linear feet
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
