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A. E. (Albert Eugene) Gallatin Papers, 1927-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 linear foot

Abstract:

These three scrapbooks document the first museum gallery in America devoted to modern art and founded by the collector and art historian Albert Eugene Gallatin. The scrapbooks contain newspaper and magazine clippings, press releases and announcements of exhibitions, acquisitions and new publications. Coverage starts with the 1927 announcement of the opening of the Gallery of Living Art, which was housed and operated by New York University on its main Washington Square campus, and concludes in 1943 when the University closed the facility, which by then operated as the Museum of Living Art, and Gallatin's collection was transferred to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Anne Terhune Research Collection of Thomas Hovenden, circa 1983-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:

10.5 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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European Decorative Arts before 1700 Department Records, circa 1975-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:

7.7 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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East Asian Art Department Records, 1991-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:

22.5 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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American Decorative Arts Department Records, 1973-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:

25 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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Twentieth Century Art Department Records, 1966-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:

60 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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Edwin Atlee Barber Papers, 1885-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Edwin Atlee Barber was Director/Curator of the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1901 to 1916, and Honorary Curator of American Pottery and Porcelain from 1893 to 1916. His great interest was pottery, porcelain, and ceramics, primarily early American works. This collection contains a small selection of his writings and research about these topics.

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Elinor Noteboom History of Screen Printing Records, circa 1895-1999, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

4 linear feet

Abstract:

None available.

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George Roberts Papers, 1946-1991 [bulk 1946-1961] (inclusive)

Extent:

0.5 linear foot

Abstract:

None available.

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Giuseppe Donato Papers, 1897-1965, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

6 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists primarily of personal correspondence between the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and his former student Giuseppe Donato (1881-1965), who became a noted Philadelphia sculptor. There are approximately one dozen original items written by Rodin, and photocopied versions of the 30 pieces of correspondence sent by Donato. Letters from a few other individuals associated with Rodin are also included, as well as a small portrait photograph Rodin autographed to Donato and a clip of Rodin's hair. All 20 pieces of correspondence, including the notated calling cards, are in French. The 1965 obituary of Donato published in the Philadelphia Bulletin is also included.

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