Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the disposition of the Arensberg's art collection, 1947-1950
Scope and Contents
Copies and transcriptions of letters between Marcel Duchamp, Walter and Louise Arensberg, Katherine Dreier, John Quinn, Man Ray, and others, the originals of which are in various archives, including the Arensberg Archives of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Beinicke Library at Yale University, and in private collections.
Dates
- 1947-1950
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Insurance information, condition reports, and loan records, along with associated correspondence, are restricted; excerpts may be made available at the discretion of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
- From the Collection: d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-2008 (Curator of an exhibition, Person)
- From the Collection: McShine, Kynaston (Curator of an exhibition, 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