7. Manuscript Collections

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David Lebe Collection contains archival materials from the artist.

Abstract Dorothy Norman was a writer, photographer, and activist. She had close relationships with artists Alfred Stieglitz and John Marin. Norman published and edited writings about both men, and likely compiled this material in preparation. This collection also contains material relating to Norman's other endeavors include ephemera of her publication "Twice a Year" and other works published by the same company. There are also installation photographs from the exhibition of her collection held at...

Abstract Philadelphia-area artist, teacher and collector Earl Horter (1881-1940) was one of the city's most influential practitioners and promoters of modern art. This collection consists primarily of photographs, clippings, and exhibition catalogues and checklists pertaining to Horter during his lifetime, as well as some correspondence, writings and ephemera. Several items, particularly newsclippings of posthumous retrospective exhibitions are also included as well as a death mask and hand of the...

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This collection contains a small selection of writings and research by Edwin AtLee Barber.

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This collection holds Elinor Noteboom's research and writing on screen printing.

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This collection documents the activities of FOCUS: Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts, a city-wide arts program that occurred in April and May of 1974. The records in the FOCUS collection date from 1972 to 1975 and include meeting minutes from various FOCUS committees, outreach and advertising documents, correspondence, and records of the grant application process.

Abstract The Frances Lichten Research Collection covers a broad range of styles and subjects within the broad category of "decorative arts." Lichten's work as a Research Associate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was concentrated on Pennsylvania German folk art, the foundation of which was Ms. Lichten's work on the WPA Index of American Design project in the 1930s. This series contains many photographs and drawings, as well as magazine and newspaper clippings. Frances Lichten published numerous...

Abstract The Francis Bacon Foundation was formed by Walter and Louise Arensberg in 1938 to promote study in science, literature, religion, history and philosophy with special reference to the works of Francis Bacon. The Foundation also served as the legal owner of the Walter and Louise Arensberg art collection. The Francis Bacon Foundation Records consist of correspondence, administrative and financial records which illustrate the organizational aspects of the Foundation, the Baconian research...

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The Garvan Decorative Arts Scrapbooks consist of photographs of European furniture and other decorative art objects, as well as a few architectural elements.

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These records primarily reflect the work of George and Mary Roberts in writing "Triumph on Fairmount: Fiske Kimball and the Philadelphia Museum of Art."