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Correspondence, 1969-1972, undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Comprised of letters with the borrowing institution, the shipping company, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Department of Justice concerning the theft and recovery of two Duchamp paintings. Also contains information on the subsequent trial.

Dates

  • 1969-1972, undated

Conditions Governing Access

Files can only be consulted with the permission of the Archivist.

Extent

From the Collection: 18 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Alphabetical by correspondent.

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