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Will of Henry P. McIlhenny. Correspondence, 1952-1963, 1985

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This subseries pertains to legal issues regarding the administration of various estates of friends and family, primarily the estates of John D. and Frances P. McIllhenny. Documentation includes correspondence with banks and attorneys, wills, legal agreements, bequests and deeds. Subjects include the disposition of the McIlhenny family art collection to the PMA and trust fund agreements with Girard and First Pennsylvania Bank. There also is material regarding the establishment of charitable trusts for Harvard University and Pennsylvania Hospital. Following the 1952 death of Bernice's husband, John Wintersteen, of McCoy, Evans & Lewis, the law offices of Ballard, Spahr, Andrews and Ingersoll managed the family estates, including those of McIlhenny and his sister. The firm also provided general legal advice.

Dates

  • 1952-1963, 1985

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research but certain insurance and personal information, conservation reports, and appraisals are restricted. Excerpts of restricted material may be made available at the discretion of the Archivist.

Extent

From the Series: 14 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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