McGarvery records, 1956-1979
Series
Scope and Contents
Included here is correspondence from 1956 to 1975 A-Z and yearbooks from 1973 through 1979 with appointments noted, outgoing correspondence from August 1977 through 1979 in two month segments and incoming correspondence from July 1977 to November 1979. One unit contains correspondence concerning Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) and the gift of her wedding gown to the museum.
Dates
- 1956-1979
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
3 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Blum, Dilys, 1947- (Person)
- From the Collection: Reath, Nancy Andrews (Person)
- From the Collection: Von Erdberg, Joan Prentice, 1908-1995 (Person)
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art. Costume & Textiles Department (Creator, Organization)
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
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org