Collections. Barker Family (Joslyn Art Museum). Correspondence and photos, 1966
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains research material on a variety of topics related to Thomas Eakins's life and work. There are files on the various art schools with which Eakins was associated, including the National Academy of Design, the Art Students' League in Philadelphia and the Pennslyvania Academy of Fine Arts. These files contain copies of archival documents, such as school constitutions, student rosters, and account books, as well as Goodrich's notes and correspondence. There are also several files on important collections and collectors of Eakins' works of art and archival material, including Daniel Dietrich, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bregler, Stephen C. Clark, Joseph Hirshhorn, the Macdowell family, and many others. Many of these files contain copies of archival documents and photographs of works of art. Folders on the MacDowell collection include some original archival material, including a receipt and check by Thomas Eakins. Researchers interested in collections of archival material are encouraged to also consult the files of Eakins's correspondence which Goodrich compiled by owner; these files are located in the "Research--People--Thomas Eakins" sub-subseries. Goodrich, with the assistance of his wife Edith, also compiled files on various aspects of Eakins's works, including their sale, gift, or other disposition, provenance, and exhibition history, also located in this subseries.
Dates
- 1966
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research, and it is stored in the American Art Department. For access and general inquiries about this collection, please contact the American Art Department at amartinfo@philamuseum.org.
Extent
From the Series: 3 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Goodrich, Lloyd, 1897-1987 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Eakins, Susan Macdowell (Person)
- From the Collection: Eakins, Thomas, 1844-1916 (Person)
- From the Collection: Goodrich, Edith Havens (Creator, 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