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Selected by Connoisseur magazine as one of the country's all-time top 10 art collectors, Philadelphian Henry Plumer McIlhenny (1910-1986) also was celebrated for his charm and hospitality. As Andy Warhol claimed, McIlhenny was "the only person in Philadelphia with glamour," a sentiment echoed by the Philadelphia Art Alliance, which dubbed him the "first gentleman of Philadelphia." McIlhenny's energies went beyond his passion for collectinig; and his love for the arts, for entertaining, and for horticulture found numerous manifestations over the years.
The family fortune that afforded McIlhenny's gracious and generous lifestyle began with his paternal grandfather, John, who left Ireland with his widowed mother in 1843. Settling in Columbia, Georgia, via Philadelphia, the elder McIlhenny has been credited with inventing the gas meter. Upon returning to Philadelphia in the late 1870s with his wife and four children, John McIlhenny founded the gas meter-manufacturing firm of Helme and McIlhenny. Succeeded in the business by his son John Dexter (John D.), the family amassed a fortune, and their ingenuity furnished the younger McIlhenny's children with trust funds that sustained them all their lives. In 1898 John D. McIlhenny married Frances Galbraith Plumer. The couple had four children, of which Henry was the youngest. A sister died before he was born, and an older brother died in 1935. McIlhenny had a close relationship with his remaining sibling, Bernice, who was usually refered to as "Bonnie." Both children followed in their parents' commitment to civic involvement and love of the arts. Although McIlhenny's tastes deviated from that of his family, his passion for art was cultivated early on by his parents who were enthusiastic collectors of Oriental rugs, decorative arts, and 17th and 18th century paintings.
McIlhenny proved himself an able young scholar and prospered at Milton Academy, a preparatory school near Boston. According to his own recollection, he also began collecting at a young age, purchasing a few bronze statuettes at the age of 15 while on vacation in Egypt. In 1929 McIlhenny enrolled at Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts in 1933. At the university, McIlhenny studied with the scholar and collector Paul Sachs, whom McIlhenny credits with refining his eye for art and galvanizing his acquisitive nature. As a sophomore in college, and often teamed up with his mother, McIlhenny began collecting in earnest when the two purchased, at the son's request, "Still Life with a Hare," (circa 1730) by Jean-Siméon Chardin. Despite this purchase of an 18th century French painting, Sach's enthusiasm for 19th century French paintings took hold of McIlhenny, and he would come to focus his major collecting activity in this area. During the Depression years, McIlhenny purchased masterpieces in rapid succession. Between 1931 and 1933, he acquired important works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Corot, Renoir, Degas and Delacroix. McIlhenny often recalled Sach's advice that it is better not to buy "higgledy piggledy all over the map," but rather to collect in one field. He followed his mentor's advice, collecting astutely and deliberately. He retained most of his major purchases throughout his life, except when he needed, in his words, "to have plenty of cash for my old age," and to fund renovations of his properties. In 1970 he sold a Seurat, in 1973 a Renoir, and in 1983 a Cézanne, which alone sold for $3.6 million.
While McIlhenny's mother encouraged her son's early acquisitions of fine art, it was his father who set the family precedent of service and philanthropy to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From 1918 until his death in 1925, John D. McIlhenny served as the Museum's President while it operated from its original location at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. He bequeathed the family art collection to the Museum. Just after his father's death, McIlhenny's mother began serving on the Associate Committee of Women and served as Museum Trustee until her death in 1943. McIlhenny and his sister Bernice would follow suit, serving in a number of capacities throughout their adult lives. Henry McIlhenny's association with the Museum began in 1933 after a year of graduate studies, when he joined the staff as Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts under the directorship of Fiske Kimball. McIlhenny's father hired Kimball just before his death, and as McIlhenny would remark jokingly, it was the appointment of this "Germanic boor" that killed his father. McIlhenny was promoted to Associate Curator of Decorative Arts in 1937 and two years later was named Curator of the department. His ambition, however, exceeded the confines of his job titles. In 1936 and 1937 he organized two major paintings exhibitions, of Degas and Daumier, respectively, both of which won international recognition. His 1939 exhibition of prints and drawings by William Blake was considered one of the most important showsin the U.S. that year. During his tenure as Curator, McIlhenny also organized exhibitions featuring Philadelphia wares and craftsmen, specifically, the furniture makers Henry Connelly and Ephraim Haines (1953), Philadelphia silver (1956) and Tucker china (1957). McIlhenny also orchestrated several noteworthy acquisitions to the Museum's collections, including French porcelain and silver, the Constantine tapestries, and the Titus C. Geesey Collection of Pennsylvania German art. From 1964 to1968, while his sister was serving as the Museum's President, McIlhenny resigned as Curator to join the Board of Trustees. He served as Vice President from 1968 to 1976, at which time he was named Chairman of the Board. He remained Chairman until his death in 1986.
It took a world war to interrupt McIlhenny's service to the Museum. As the draft was proving inevitable, McIlhenny applied for and received his commission as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade, in the Aviation Volunteer Special Class of the United States Naval Reserve in April of 1942. By the time he was released from active duty in January 1946, McIlhenny had served 29 months, including almost one and a half years aboard the USS Bunker Hill, which engaged in action in the Pacific and earned the warship crew a Presidential Unit Citation. McIlhenny received his honorable discharge in 1954 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
McIlhenny received a leave of absence from the service and the Museum to spend 1947 and 1948 in Rome as the Resident Art Historian at the American Academy. He endeavored to make a list of Renaissance sculpture in Rome akin to Bernard Berenson's list of paintings. The project proved too daunting for one man, and during a visit to Berenson's home the two humorously agreed that one must do nothing during one's first year in Italy.
Following his return home, McIlhenny in 1950 sold Parkgate, the family home in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and purchased a townhouse in the center of the city, at 1914 Rittenhouse Square. His Philadelphia domain would eventually expand to include the two adjoining residences, renovated to contain a grand ballroom and courtyard fit for lavish entertaining. His renown as a generous and congenial host would establish McIlhenny's Philadelphia home as a center of social activity, drawing a diversity of high profile guests, including actors, artists and royalty. McIlhenny's hospitality extended to visitors of his art collection. His paintings, which he selected in part because they were "more sympathetic in private houses," were intimately incorporated into his living space and complimented by Charles X furniture. McIlhenny's flare for interior decorating was lauded nearly as much as his art collection.
During the summers, McIlhenny made his home at a country estate nestled in the county of Donegal in northern Ireland. McIlhenny purchased Glenveagh in 1938 from the widow of Harvard art and architecture historian A. Kingsley Porter. Not yet 30 years old, McIlhenny took ownership of a 19th-century, 23-bedroom castle with some of its contents and other buildings situated on more than 25,000 acres of land in an area not far from the birthplace of his grandfather, John McIlhenny. Some 40 years later, between 1974 and 1975, McIlhenny came to an agreement with the Commissioners of Public Works to sell most of his land to the Republic of Ireland for the creation of a national park. In 1979, McIlhenny made a gift of the castle and 15 surrounding acres, but retained the right to live there until 1982. Deviating from his usual area of collecting, McIlhenny filled the castle with 18th century Irish furniture and silver, and predominantly Victorian paintings by artists such as Landseer and Ansdell. In addition, McIlhenny took particular care in planning the gardens at Glenveagh, which horticultural journals lauded.
In both Ireland and in Philadelphia, McIlhenny generously gave his time and money in support of the arts. In addition to his work with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, McIlhenny served on the boards of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Academy of Music, and the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. Nearly two hundred other local organizations benefited from McIlhenny's support as well.
During McIlhenny's lifetime, three major exhibitions were devoted to his celebrated art collection: at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1962; at the Allentown Art Museum in 1977; and in 1979 at the High Museum in Atlanta. In 1949 the Philadelphia Museum of Art featured his collection, including works by living Americans, in one of its transient galleries. In 1974, McIlhenny gave an interview conducted as part of the Archives of American Art's Oral History Program. A decade later, he was one of those featured in the British Broadcasting Corporation's television production, "The Great Collectors."
Henry McIlhenny died at the age of 75 as a result of complications from heart surgery on May 11, 1986. It was Mother's Day, and just two and a half weeks after the death of his sister. McIlhenny bequeathed his art collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which held a special exhibition of his gifts at the end of 1987. Prior to their exhibition, the Museum lent 50 of McIlhenny's objects to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, for a show McIlhenny had enthusiastically agreed to in the fall of 1985. One of New York's major auction houses, Christie's, held a two-day sale of the remainder of McIlhenny's estate. Prior to the sale, which fetched $3.7 million, 200 guests gathered at Christie's for a benefit dinner to honor McIlhenny and to remember the man and his "unerring sense of quality."
- Duke University (Durham, North Carolina). 15 May 2005. The dictionary of art historians, s.v. "McIlhenny, Henry P[lumer]."
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Archives. Includes exhibition catalogs of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (1962) and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (1987-1988), and the 1987 auction catalog of Christie's. Henry P. McIlhenny Papers. Art collection series. Photographs and publications subseries
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Archives. Includes magazine and newspaper clippings and transcripts of the 1974 and 1984 interviews. Henry P. McIlhenny Papers. Articles, interviews and lectures series
- 12, 14 May 1986. Philadelphia inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : 1969).
Amid works by David, Degas and Renoir, in rooms of silk-covered walls, marble floors and furniture of the French Restoration period, Henry Plumer McIlhenny welcomed to his Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) home visiting dignitaries, lords and ladies, maestros and movie stars, and from every walk of life, lovers of the fine and decorative arts. Unless it was summer. Then McIlhenny would be greeting guests at Glenveagh, his country estate in northern Ireland, inviting them to roam around his 24,000 acres of hills, forests and gardens, or lounge in one of the 45 rooms of his 19th century castle. The Henry P. McIlhenny Papers offer evidence to the privileged and urbane lifestyle of the man whose tastes and talents earned him a reputation as a distinguished connoisseur of art and antiques, world traveler, host extraordinaire, philanthropist and generous friend. Although McIlhenny is the primary creator, this collection is very much a family affair, encompassing the art collections initiated by his parents, John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny, which passed, along with the family trust fund, on to McIlhenny and his sister Bernice Wintersteen.
Most of the letters that comprise the first series of "Correspondence" pertain to McIlhenny's daily, personal activities, especially his busy social life. Although there is a limited amount of material with most individuals, McIlhenny's long-term friendships with professional colleagues at museums, universities and galleries in the United States and Europe, and particularly associates from McIlhenny's 30-year tenure with the Philadelphia Museum of Art are more fully documented. Other significant correspondents include prominent Philadelphia figures, such as Walter and Lee Anenberg, and friends Gloria and Emlen Etting. Correspondence divides into two subseries of "1927-1975" and "1976-1986."
The "Financial records" series consists of correspondence, bank statements, account books and journals, appraisals, insurance policies, and legal agreements. The "Appraisals and insurance" subseries pertains to the objects acquired by the family. Material regarding the disposition of the collections is located in the "Estate administration" subseries. Most of the documentation of the various bank accounts set up to administer the family trust fund is filed in the "Banking and investments" subseries, and material pertaining to the taxable deductions allowed by McIlhenny's numerous gifts of money, publications and art objects comprises the "Tax files" subseries. Household expenditures, including wages for his staffs in Philadelphia and in Ireland, can be found in the "Bookkeeping" subseries along with his personal records of investment activity.
"Family papers" comprise the smallest series although the material dates from 1866, the year of John D. McIlheny's birth, to 1985, concerning matters at East Laurel Hill Cemetery. The "Correspondence" subseries is the largest and consists primarily of McIlhenny's letters to his mother and to his sister. The most detailed documentation included in the "Genealogy" subseries is three family histories that apparently were privately published. The final subseries, "Other," is comprised of various material formats and subjects. Most of the clippings are obituaries. Invitations, passports and a late nineteenth century travel journal offer a glimpse of the social life enjoyed by McIlhenny's parents.
The "Articles, interviews and lectures" series consists of a significant amount of writings about McIlhenny that were put out by major media outlets here and abroad. Popular publications in which McIlhenny's art collection and homes were featured include Connoisseur, House Beautiful, Town & Country, and Harper's Bazaar. While most clippings are from Philadelphia-based newspapers, items from the New York Times, Boston Globe and a few Irish papers are also included. Transcripts document an interview produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation and one given as part of the Archives of American Art's Oral History Program.
The next three series pertain to subjects for which McIlhenny was best known. The "Art collection" series documents many of the transactions that as a whole earned McIlhenny the distinction of being named one of the all-time Top 10 art collectors in America Including a significant amount of material pertaining to the acquisitions of McIlhenny's parents and papers documenting purchases and loans made by his sister, the series also makes apparent the family's 80-year legacy of art patronage and connoisseurship. Material includes receipts, invoices, correspondence, loan forms, photographs, clippings, and other material documenting works of art the McIlhennys owned, sold, or considered for purchase. The artists cited in the first subseries, "Objects by artist," attest to the different tastes of father and son; namely Old European Masters versus nineteenth-century French and English artists. Both the "Objects by genre" and "Dealers, museums and others" subseries make obvious the breadth of the collections built by the McIlhennys. In addition to painting and sculpture, almost every type of decorative art is represented, from furniture to fireirons, as well as books, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and gems. Most of the documentation in the "Subjects" subseries pertains to loans, visitor requests and gifts although other files deal generally with the purchase, shipping, insuring or disposing of items. "Photographs and publications" offer published and unpublished illustrations of objects in the family's collections.
The "Residence" series documents where McIlhenny made his home and the measures he took to make each residence suitable to his tastes. Correspondence, invoices and receipts make up the bulk of the material, documenting approximately half a century of fine living, along with photographs, drawings, fabric swatches and ephemera. The "Philadelphia" subseries pertains to several addresses in the metropolitan area, including the family homestead in Germantown, McIlhenny's later home in Center City and his sister's homes in Chestnut Hill and later in Villanova. The second series, "Glenveagh," pertains primarily to McIlhenny's country estate in County Donegal, located in the northwest of Ireland. A small portion of the material pertains to Dunlewy, another estate in the area, which McIlhenny owned apparently as a rental property for approximately ten years. The third subseries, "Gardening and related topics" reflects a passion shared by the McIlhenny family, and documents a variety of landscape and gardening ventures.
The "Affiliation" series documents McIlhenny's lifetime of service and philanthropy to numerous institutions in Philadelphia and in Ireland, especially those related to his passions of art, music, gardening, and interior design. Contributions given by his sister and by his mother are also included. Material includes correspondence, invoices and receipts, ephemera, and meeting minutes, the bulk of which relates to McIlhenny's affiliation with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Orchestra Association, the Academy of Music and the Metropolitan Opera. Separate subseries pertain to each of these organizations. The "Various affiliations" pertain to the other numerous institutions that McIlhenny supported monetarily or through active participation.
The "Other subjects" series touches on other aspects of McIlhenny's life and lifestyle, particularly his flair for entertaining and his passion for globetrotting, each of which is documented, respectively, in the "Social events" and "Travel" subseries. Comprised of correspondence, invoices, numerous lists and notes, and frequently revised itineraries, each subseries underscores McIlhenny's attention to detail and adherence to doing everything in grand style. The third subseries, "Various," consists of an assortment of documentation, identified either by material type or subject. An example of the former is the set of folders identified as "Invoices." Selected during processing, these papers give a sampling of the types of goods and services McIlhenny purchased regularly. The largest set of subject-related folders pertains to McIlhenny's military service in the United States Naval Reserve during and after World War II.
Over a period of more than 55 years, three personal secretaries maintained Henry P. McIlhenny's files, resulting in different filing systems and retention practices. While the earliest secretarial assistant kept individual files for each correspondent and retained only certain invoices, her successors filed correspondence in general alphabetical order and kept what appears to be almost all invoices and/or receipts, also in general alphabetical order. In preparing the catalog for its 1987-1988 exhibition of the McIlhenny collection bequeathed to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, curatorial staff made significant use of relevant portions of the papers, which probably led to further rearrangement.
The designated series reflect categories that were imposed earlier and in varying degrees to the papers, arranging material by document types and topics. "Correspondence," "Financial records," "Family records," and "Articles, interview and lectures" make up the four material-type series. The three topical series that follow reflect the areas of McIlhenny's lifestyle for which he was best known, namely his "Art collection," his "Residences," and his "Affiliations" with the many organizations and institutions that benefited from his generosity and expertise. The final series, "Other subjects" encompasses smaller groupings of topical material, namely "Social events" and "Travel." The "Various" subseries houses other subjects and document types.
Because of the large amount of invoices, retention guidelines were established to insure that research value would not be jeopardized while maintaining practical and efficient processing standards. While some invoices pertain to the late 1930s, most date from 1960 to 1986, and the amount of information contained therein varies.
The significance of McIlhenny's fine and decorative art collection requires the retention of all relative invoices, regardless of amount of information. In keeping with the organization of earlier purchases (most of which were made by his parents), later invoices for all books and for jewelry have been added to the "Art collection" series. The other category of invoices retained entirely pertains to horticulture and therefore includes all gardening and landscaping expenses, as well as florist orders.
In assessing the remaining invoices, the first criterion was that there be some degree of detail, such as an itemized bill. The account books processed in the "Bookkeeping" subseries of the "Financial record" series offers the same information that can be gleaned from invoices showing only total dollar amounts. Itemized invoices retained were those documenting the more routine aspects of a privileged lifestyle, such as clothing, groceries, and health and beauty aids. Because only itemized invoices have been retained, the material must be studied as a sampling of such expenditures. All these invoices are part of the "Various" subseries in the "Other subject" series. Itemized invoices pertaining to interior decoration and renovations in Philadelphia and at Glenveagh have been processed in the respective subseries of the "Residence" series. In keeping with the original arrangement of earlier dated material in the "Philadelphia" subseries, later invoices pertaining to maintenance and repair, security and utilities were also retained.
June and July 2004. Approximately 1/2 linear foot of material was given by Ms. Katharine H. Norris, personal secretary to McIlhenny from 1980 to 1986. Primarily clippings, other documentation includes her desk calendar, photographs and notes pertaining primarily to the management of the Rittenhouse Square residence.
Posthumously published writings regarding McIlhenny's art that were acquired by the Museum's European Painting department were added at the time of processing. Publications include magazines, newspapers, and exhibition and auction catalogs.
Gift of George and James Wintersteen, 2004.
These materials were arranged and described by Bertha Adams, Adrianna Del Collo, Katherine Stefko, Scott Radway, Liz Snowden, Susan Anderson and Courtney Smerz in 2006. Funded by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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- Dexter, Mrs. Sidney B.
- Dias, Antonio
- Dick, Mrs. Langhorne Bullitt
- Dick-Lauder, Alice
- Dilks, John Hyland
- Dilks, W. Howard
- Dillingham, Louise [Mrs. Walter]
- Dix, George E.
- Donaldson, Bridie
- Dooley, Nan
- Doria, Sonia, Princess
- Dorrance, John T.
- Doucette, Rachel
- Dowling, Robert
- Downes, Olin, 1886-1955
- Downs, Donald
- Downs, Katherine Dunker Bowen [Mrs. T. McKean]
- Drake, Constance [Mrs. Thomas E.]
- Drake, Thomas E. (Thomas Edward), 1907-
- Draper, Barbara [Mrs. William]
- Drew-Bear, Jessie [Mrs. J. Henderson]
- Duane, Morris
- Ducrot, Mrs. Enrico
- Duff, Michael
- Dufferin and Ava, Maureen Constance Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of
- Dulles, Gweneth
- Dulles, Lillian Ewing [Mrs. Heatly C.]
- Dumreicher, Hugo
- Dunbar, Philip
- Dunsany, Sheila
- Du Pont, Bunnie [Mrs. Nicholas R.]
- Du Pont, Mrs. Hallock
- Du Pont, Mrs. Henry Belin
- Du Pont, Henry Francis, 1880-1969
- Du Pont, Pierre S.
- Dwier, W. Kirkland
- Eastman, John, Jr.
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- Eaton, Quaintance
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- Ely, Gertrude S.
- Engel, Lehman, 1910-
- Enniskillen, Nancy, Countess of
- Erffa, Helmut von, 1900-1979
- Eshleman, Balloch [Mrs. Benjamin]
- Etchenique, Carlos
- Ettes, Paul W.
- Etting, Emlen, 1905-.
- Etting, Gloria Braggiotti
- Eutaxias, Lambros
- Evans, Rebecca (Winsor)
- Everly, Cecil
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- Fahy, Everett
- Faraone, Dante
- Farr, Selena
- Faure, Louise
- Feeney, Owen
- Feigen, Richard L., 1930-
- Feilchenfeldt, Marianne
- Feldman, Emma
- Ferrer, Jose
- Ferry, Anne
- Ferry, Rose
- Feuillatte, Nicolas
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- Finn, Gloria S. (Gloria Spelman)
- Firkusný, Rudolf, 1912-
- Fisher, Mrs. E. Monroe
- Fisher, Gladys Washburn, 1900-
- Fitzgerald, Desmond John
- Fitzgerald, Violet [Mrs. Derek]
- Fizdale, Robert
- Flath, Ted
- Fleisher, Janet
- Fleishman, Julius
- Fleming, John
- Flynt, Henry W.
- Fonda, Afdera
- Fonteyn, Margot, Dame, 1919-
- Forbes, Edward Waldo.
- Forbes, Elisabeth [Mrs. Reginald D.]
- Fosburgh, James W.
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- Foster, Newton S.
- Fould-Springer, Max
- Foulke, Claire [Mrs. Edwin]
- Foulke, Louisa [Mrs. William G.]
- Foulke, William G., 1912-
- Fourcade, Vincent
- Fourcade, Xavier
- Fowle, James
- Frankfurter, Alfred M.
- Fraser, Hugh A.
- Frazier, Benjamin W. (Benjamin West)
- Freedberg, S. J. (Sydney Joseph), 1914-
- Freeman, Frank
- Frelinghuysen, George G.
- Fremont, Julie G. (Mrs. John C.)
- Freund, Rudolf E.
- Friedlaender, Walter F., 1873-1966
- Friez, Robert P.
- Fulco
- Fuller, Bradford
- Furlong, George
- Gagne, Richard
- Gallagher, Anne
- Gamble, Frances
- Gardner, Roy Joseph
- Garfield, Zalmon H.
- Garland, Madge
- Garrett, Alice [Mrs. John W.]
- Garrett, Ethel Shields Darlington
- Garrett, Patrick
- Garris, John, 1911-1949
- Gates, Mrs. Thomas S.
- Gaul, Arrah Lee
- Gavares, Constance
- Gaynor, Donald
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- Gerdts, William H.
- Gerstley, Henry E.
- Gesmar, Renee
- Geyelin, Cecily [Mrs. Emile C.]
- Gherardesca, Flavia della
- Ghigo, Stratos
- Gibbon, Maly [Mrs. John H.]
- Gibbon, Monk, 1896-
- Gielgud, John, Sir, 1904-
- Gifford, Virginia [Mrs. Edward S.]
- Gilbert, Roberta [Mrs. Jack C.]
- Gilmour, Geoffrey
- Gingold, Hermione, 1897-
- Girouard, Mark, 1931-
- Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996
- Glover, Marion [Mrs. Charles C.]
- Golding, John
- Gopal, Ram, 1917-
- Gore, St. John
- Gosselin, Thomas
- Goth, Trudy
- Gould, Cecil
- Gowen, Sally [Mrs. James E.]
- Gowrie, Sara, Countess of
- Grace, Nancy [Mrs. Charles B.]
- Graham, Fridolyn [Mrs. Thomas]
- Graham, Willard P.
- Grange, Thomas P.
- Gransden, Robert
- Grant, Michael
- Grantley, Deirdre
- Graves, Morris, 1910-
- Gray, Christine Chambers [Mrs. Austin]
- Green, J. Wilder
- Green, Samuel Adams
- Green, Samuel M.
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- Greenewalt, Mary Elizabeth Hallock, 1871-1950
- Greer, Michael
- Gregory, James
- Grier, Harry D. M., 1914-1972
- Griswold, Mrs. Frank T.
- Gross, Henry McCormick
- Guarrera, Frank, 1923-
- Güden, Hilde
- Guinness, Desmond
- Guinness, [Elizabeth?] [Mrs. Dennis Robert]
- Guthrie, Tyrone, Sir, 1900-1971
- Hagerty, John
- Haines, Charles A.
- Halifax, Dorothy Evelyn Augusta Onslow, Lady of
- Hall, Michael
- Hall, Roger
- Halle, Helen [Mrs. Walter]
- Halle, Kay
- Hamilton, Rodney
- Hamilton, Yvonne [Mrs. Hamish]
- Hammond, Joan, Dame, 1912-
- Hampden, Walter, 1879-1955
- Hanfmann, George Maxim Anossov, 1911-
- Hardman, David
- Hare, Channing
- Hare, Susanna
- Harney, John
- Harris, Harry A.
- Harrison, Barton
- Harrison, Frances [Mrs. Harry Waln]
- Harrison, Marie Louise, 1880-1966
- Harrod, Roy Forbes, Sir, 1900-
- Hartley, Neil C.
- Hartt, Frederick
- Hartung, Robert L.
- Harvey, Burlingame
- Haskell, Francis, 1928-
- Haslam, Greville
- Haslip, Joan, 1912-
- Hatch, John Davis
- Hatfield, Josie [Mrs. James S.]
- Hathaway, Calvin S.
- Haupt, Enid H.
- Havemeyer, John K.
- Hayes, Helen, 1900-
- Haynes, Raymond F.
- Hayward, Leland
- Hays, Annie B.
- Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H.
- Headfort, Elise, Marchioness of
- Headfort, Rose Boote Taylour, marchioness of, d. 1958
- Headly, Dorothy [Mrs. John F.]
- Heeney, Mrs. Arnold
- Heinz, Drue
- Hely-Hutchinson, C.
- Hemmick, Monsignor
- Hendy, Philip, Sir, 1900-
- Henry, Julia [Mrs. T. Charlton]
- Herben, Caroline R.
- Herbert, Robert L., 1929-
- Heritage, Helen R.
- Herman, Robert
- Hess, Elizabeth Hersey
- Heyl, Bernard
- Heyl, Wolcott McMaster
- Hill, Derek
- Hill, Ira L. (Ira Lawrence)
- Hilty, Wendy
- Hinchman, Margaretta Shoemaker, 1876-
- Hinkhouse, F. M.
- Hinks, R. P. (Roger Packman), 1903-1963
- Hitner, Mary Patton
- Hobhouse, Henry
- Hocker, C. David
- Hodge, Thomas
- Hofer, Ernest
- Hofer, Philip, 1898-
- Hoffman, Benjamin R.
- Hogan, Carroll
- Hohenlohe, Franz, Prinz zu, 1914-
- Hoiby, Lee
- Holland-Hibbert, W.
- Holmes, Marjorie [Mrs. Ronald]
- Holt, Jean [Mrs. George]
- Homann, Robert
- Honeyman, T. J. (Tom John), 1891-1971
- Honour, Hugh
- Hood, Ellen Gowen
- Hood, Richard
- Hood, Samuel
- Hoopes, Clement
- Hornig, Edna E.
- Horwitz, Mrs. Orville [Natalie?]
- Houghton, Mrs. Crenshaw
- Howard, Charles
- Howard, Mrs. Hubert
- Howard, Morton
- Howard, Norah
- Howe, Catchpole
- Howe, Dorrie [Mrs. Charles]
- Howe, Thomas Carr, 1904-
- Howe, Thomas Carr
- Howland, Richard Hubbard
- Hoyt, Natalie
- Hull, Helen [Mrs. Lytle]
- Hulton, Mrs. Edward T.
- Hunneman, William C.
- Hunt, Alice
- Hupe, Mrs. Robert Strauss
- Hurgronje, Eleanor [Mrs. J. Snouck]
- Huston, Rikki [Mrs. John]
- Hutchinson, Mrs. Joseph B.
- Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975
- Hyde, Charles Cheney, 1873-1952
- Hyde, Henry
- Hyde, Lloyd
- Ide, John Jay, 1891-1962
- Idler, Julie
- Ind, Phyllis [Mrs. Harold]
- Inge, William
- Ingersoll, Harry
- Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), 1891-1973
- Ironside, Robin
- Iselin, Mrs. Allston
- Istituto italiano di cultura
- Ivella, Vittorio
- Jackson, John W.
- Jacobs, Sophia Yarnall
- Jaffe, Michael, 1923
- Janis, Byron
- Jayne, Horace Howard Furness, 1898-
- Jefferson, Floyd W.
- Jeffords, Walter M.
- Jeffress, Arthur
- Jellicoe, Patricia, Countess
- Jenkins, Newell
- Jenks, John Story, 1876-1946
- Jenks, Morton
- Jennings, Judith
- Johnson, Alvin
- Johnson, George T.
- Johnson, Gerald
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-
- Johnson, Lee
- Johnson, Robert
- Joll, James
- Jones, Dexter
- Jones, Helene McIlhenny [Mrs. J. Hardy]
- Jones, John W. (John Wesley), 1907-
- Jordan, John
- Judd, Carol [Mrs. Howard C.]
- Judd, Howard C.
- Jullien, Philippe
- Kapell, William, 1922-1953
- Kaufmann, Arthur C.
- Keep, Henry B.
- Keim, George
- Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. Francis L.
- Kelly, Laurence
- Kelsey, John
- Kenmare, Enid, Countess of
- Kessler, Mrs. A.
- Kidder, Alfred Vincent, 1885-1963
- Kieler, Gabrielle
- Kimball, Edwin Fiske
- Kindig, Joseph, Jr.
- King, William Donald Ælian, 1910-
- Kinross, Patrick
- Kirk, Mary Wallace
- Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-
- Kittredge, Carola de Peyster Kip, d. 1975
- Knowles, Jack
- Knox-Browne, May [Mrs. Alexander]
- Kornfeld, Albert
- Koutsoukellis, Basil C.
- Kramer, Frank H.
- Krewson, W. Stanleigh
- Krieger, E. T.
- Kriza, John
- Krock, Mrs. Arthur
- Kuhn, Charles L.
- Kyle, Adele
- Kyle, F. Clason (Fleming Clason), 1929-
- Laetitia (nee Pecci Blunt), Princess of Venosa
- LaFarge, John
- Laithwaite, Gilbert, Sir., 1894-
- Lalaing, Suzanne, comtesse de
- Lambe, Charles E.
- Lambie, Joseph T.
- Lamont, Austin
- Lancaster, Nancy
- Lancaster, Osbert, Sir, 1908-
- Landreth, Mrs. Rodney
- Landsberg, Clinton
- Lane, Mills B. (Mills Bee), 1912-1989
- Lanfranco, Mr.
- Lasallis, Jane
- Lawrence, Peter
- Leach, Henry Goddard, 1880-1970
- Leach, Richard P.
- Leary, Sarah [Mrs. Fairfax]
- Leavitt, David L.
- Lee, Jean Gordon, 1916-
- Lees-Milne, Avilde [Mrs. James]
- Leggett, Hugh
- Leicht, Mary M.
- Leigh, Vivien, 1913-1967
- Leinster, Rafaelle Fitzgerald, Duchess of
- Leiter, Oatsie [Mrs. Thomas]
- Leitrim, Anne, Countess of
- Leslie, Anita
- Leslie, Bethel
- Leslie, Desmond, 1921-
- Leslie, John
- Leslie, Marjorie
- Leslie, Shane, 1885-1971
- Levant, Oscar, 1906-1972
- Levin, Herman, 1920-
- Levit, Herschel
- Levitt, I. M. (Israel Monroe), 1908-
- Lewis, Charles Pendleton
- Lewis, Clifford
- Lewis, John F., Jr.
- Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Windsor
- Lewisohn, Margaret [Mrs. Samuel A.]
- Licht, Fred, 1928-
- Lieberson, Goddard, 1911-
- Liechtenstein, Princess
- Lindamood, Peter
- Lindsay, Patrick
- Lindsay, Loelia, 1902-
- List, Gordon
- Littlefield, William H.
- Lloyd, Lallie [Mrs. H. Gates]
- Lloyd, Mrs. Malcolm
- Lloyd, Richard W.
- Locher, Robert Evans, 1888-1956
- Lodge, John Davis, 1903-1985
- Logan, Nedda [Mrs. Joshua]
- Logothetis, Alexi
- Londonderry, Edith Helen Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of, 1879-1959
- Lorch, Dorothy F.
- Lord, James
- Louchheim, Stuart F.
- Loveless, M. W.
- Lubbock, Peter
- Lucas, E. Louise (Edna Louise), b. 1899
- Luciolli, Vittoria [Mrs. Giovanni]
- Ludington, Wright S.
- Luling, Marina, Countess
- Luther, Douglas
- Lynch-Robinson, Henry
- Lynes, George Platt, 1907-1955
- Mabon, Mary [Mrs. James B.]
- MacBride, Russell H.
- MacCrone, Edward E.
- MacIntosh, W. James
- Mackie, Jack P.
- Mackintosh, Lorna
- Maclay, Mrs. Robert Muir
- MacLeish, Archibald, 1892-
- Madeira, Crawford C.
- Madeira, Patsy [Mrs. Louis C.]
- Madeira, Percy C., Jr.
- Magnuson, Torgil
- Magriel, Paul David, 1906-
- Mahoney, Michael
- Majewski, Lawrence J.
- Mallet, John
- Maloy, Richard
- Marceau, Henri Gabriel, 1896-1969
- Mann, Frederic R.
- Mann, Sylvia
- Mante-Proust, Mrs.
- Marcus, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
- Mariano, Nicky di
- Marino, Emer
- Markevitch, Igor, 1912-1983
- Marreco, Anthony
- Marshall, Brooke
- Marshall, Hugh
- Martin, George F.
- Martindale, Helen B.
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- Marvel, Marguerite
- Maude, Hugh
- Mayor, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1901-
- McAlpin, David H.
- McBey, Marguerite
- McCall, Virginia
- McCallum, Ian
- McCarty, Bill
- McCloskey, Matthew Henry, Jr. (1893-1973)
- McConnell, A. J. (Albert Joseph)
- McCormick, Chauncey
- McCormick, Patrick
- McCracken, Robert T.
- McCray, Porter A.
- McDonald, Frank
- McDouall, Robin, 1908-
- McGuire, Edward A.
- McHarg, Ian L.
- McIlhenny, Francis Salisbury
- McIlhenny, George N.
- McIlhenny, Helen J.
- McIlhenny, Polly
- McIlhenny, Ruth
- McIlhenny, Walter S.
- McIntosh, William Grey
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- McKean, Margaret Sargent
- McKenna, Dorothea
- McKenzie, Hamish
- McKinnon, James
- McLanahan, Alexander
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- McNeil, Robert L. Jr.
- McPherson, John W.
- McShain, John, 1898-1989
- Mellen, Constance L.
- Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-
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- Menzies, Hetty [Mrs. Frederick]
- Menzies, Winifred MacIntosh [Mrs. Robert]
- Merrill, Mrs. E.
- Messel, Oliver, 1904-1978
- Messinesi, Despina
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- Metcalfe, Linda
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- Mitchell, G. F.
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- Moffo, Anna
- Moltke, Mab, Countess
- Molyneux, Edward
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- Mongan, Elizabeth
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- Montgomery, Peter
- Montgomery, R. Alexander
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- Moore, Armitage
- Moore, Jerry P.
- Moore, Lamont
- Moore, Mrs. Paul
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- Morgan, Joseph
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- Moskowitz, Ira
- Moyne, Lord
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- Munson, Townsend
- Murdock, J. Ernshaw
- Murtagh, William
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- Naylor, Thomas F.
- Neff, Joseph
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- Ness, J. Earl, Jr.
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- Nicholson, Ben, 1894-
- Nickel, Karl
- Nicoloudis, Constantine
- Nicolson, Benedict
- Nightingale, Mrs. John T.
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- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-
- Noailles, Charles, vicomte de
- Noble, Henry H., Jr.
- Nolan, Bennett
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- Nordlinger, Gerson, Jr.
- Nordness, Lee
- Nordoff, Paul, 1909-
- North, Neil D.
- Northampton, Lord and Lady
- Northrop, George Norton, 1880-1964
- Nostitz, Elisabeth, Countess
- Novotny, Fritz, 1902-
- Nuti-Pucci, Nicoletta
- Odell, Glendon T., Jr.
- O'Higgins, Patrick
- O'Higgins, William
- O'Keefe, Thomas P.
- O'Keefe-Browning, Daniel
- O'Kelly, Dominic
- Oliviere, Assunta
- O'Malley, Mary
- O'Neill, Daniel
- O'Neill, Jean [Mrs. Terence]
- Opie, John Lindsay
- Orlandi, [Mr. unidentified]
- Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985
- Orr-Ewing, John
- Ortlepp, William H.
- Ortona, Julia [Mrs. Egidio]
- Osberg, Honore
- Osborne, Diana [Mrs. Alexander Perry, Jr.]
- Osusky, Paula
- Ottesen, Fredrich L.
- Otto, Celia Jackson
- Ovens, Robert M.
- Oxley, David
- Packard, George R.
- Packard, Mildred [Mrs. John H.]
- Paley, Barbara [Mrs. William S.]
- Pallavicino, Beatrice Vicino (Countess)
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- Palmstierna, Jacob
- Paray, Paul, 1886-
- Pardos, John
- Parker, MacRae, Jr.
- Parker, William
- Parsons, Bridget, Lady
- Pasquale, Vincent J.
- Patterson, Mrs. George Stuart
- Patterson, William C.
- Pawson, Anthony J.
- Payne, Barbara [Mrs. Frederick B.]
- Peale, Norman Vincent, 1898-
- Pearson, Dorothy, T.
- Pecci-Blunt, Cecil, Count
- Pecile, Jordan
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- Pendar, Kenneth
- Penrose, Boies, 1902-1976
- Penrose, Roland, Sir
- Perlin, Bernard, 1918-
- Perry, Lionel
- Peters, Harry T., Jr.
- Peterson, Howard C.
- Petiet, Henry P., Baron
- Petit, Roland
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- Phillips, Edna
- Phillips, John Marshall, 1905-1953
- Phipps, Anne
- Pierce, John B.
- Pierrepont, Nancy [Mrs. John]
- Piguet, Moreschina [Mrs. Georges]
- Pitcairn, Raymond, 1885-
- Pittman, Hobson, 1900-
- Plant, John
- Plass, Margaret, 1886-1990
- Pleasant, Richard, 1909-1961
- Pleydell-Bouverie, Mrs. David
- Plumer, Catherine
- Plumer, Davenport
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- Plunket, Pamela [Mrs. Benjamin]
- Plunkett, Sheila [Mrs. Randall]
- Poe, Marie
- Polignac, Jean de
- Ponsonby, Mary
- Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969
- Pope, John Alexander, 1906-
- Pope-Hennessy, John Wyndham, Sir, 1913-
- Porter, Cole, 1891-1964
- Porter, Lucy Kingsley
- Post, James
- Poulsen, Vagn, 1909-1970
- Praz, Mario, 1896-
- Prentice, Joan
- Preston, Stuart
- Price, Ivie
- Price, John S., III
- Price, Leontyne
- Prizer, John B.
- Prokosch, Frederic, 1908-
- Prouty, Roger
- Pryce-Jones, Adrian
- Pryce-Jones, Alan, 1908-
- Pulitzer, Joseph, 1913-
- Pulitzer, Lulu [Mrs. Joseph]
- Putnam, Henry Mitchell
- Putnam, Mrs. Henry Ware [Kate Davis Pulitzer]
- Quesada, Mrs. Elwood R. [Kate Davis]
- Quilleret, Pierre
- Rainey, Froelich G. (Froelich Gladstone), 1907-
- Ralli, Fred
- Ramsay, John
- Rasponi, Lanfranco
- Rathbone, Perry Townsend, 1911-
- Reas, [Chief Yoeman]
- Redmond, Roland L.
- Reed, Henry
- Reese, C. J.
- Reeves, Martha de Haas
- Renshaw, Michael
- Rewald, John, 1912-
- Rice, Mrs. A. Hamilton
- Rich, Daniel Catton, 1904-
- Rich, Eddie
- Rich, Frances
- Richards, Mrs. Nigel
- Richardson, Edgar Preston, 1902-
- Richardson, John
- Ridgway, Anthony W.
- Ridpath, Johanna [Mrs. Robert F.]
- Riis-Hansen, Vagn
- Ripper, Rudolf Charles von, b. 1905
- Robb, David B.
- Robb, Lynda Bird, 1944-
- Roberti, Mary
- Roberts, Alice D.
- Roberts, George, 1900-
- Roberts, Isabel [Mrs. Laurance P.]
- Roberts, Louise [Mrs. Bayard]
- Roberts, Elsie [Mrs. Owen]
- Robinson, Edward G.
- Robinson, Fred
- Rockefeller, Jeannette E. [Mrs. Winthrop]
- Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1874-1960
- Roebling, Mary G. 1905-1994
- Roerick, William, 1912-
- Roger-Marx, Claude, 1888-
- Rogers, "Hebe" [Mrs. A. Chapin]
- Rogers, William
- Roosevelt, Emily [Mrs. Nicholas G.]
- Roper, Lanning
- Rorem, Ned, 1923-
- Rorimer, James J. (James Joseph), 1905-1966
- Rosenbaum, Samuel R.
- Rosengarten, Emily W. [Mrs. J. Clifford]
- Rosenwald, Lessing J. (Lessing Julius), 1891-1979
- Ross, Marvin C. (Marvin Chauncey), 1904-
- Rosse, Laurence Michael Harvey Parsons, Earl of
- Rossfeld, John M.
- Rossmore, Paddy [Lord]
- Rotan, Mrs. Samuel P.
- Rothenstein, John
- Rothschild, Norman S.
- Roubanis, Theodor
- Rousseau, Theodore, 1912-
- Roxburghe, Mary, Duchess of
- Rubinson, Nathan
- Runciman, Steven, Sir, 1903-
- Rupert, Mary Swift
- Rushmore, Robert
- Russell, [Maud?]
- Russell, Mrs. Gilbert
- Russell, Guy
- Russell, James, 1920-
- Russell, Martin
- Russell, Sarah [Mrs. Edwin F.]
- Rust, David
- Rutherford, Georgine
- Ryan, "Nin" [Mrs. John Barry]
- Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965
- Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962
- Salisbury, Betty, Marchioness of
- Salko, Samuel
- Sanchez-Mesas, Victor
- Sandrof, Morris
- Sangster, Joann [Mrs. Harvey]
- Sansó, Juvenal, 1929-
- Santa Cruz, Victor, 1903 -
- Sargent, Malcolm, Sir, 1895-1967
- Sassoon, Sybil, 1894-1989
- Saunders, Dorothy Love [Mrs. Lawrence]
- Saunderson, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
- Scheftel, Herbert
- Schippers, Thomas
- Schneidman, Peggy [Mrs. Milton]
- Schoenbach, Sol
- Scholle, Hardinge
- Schuirman, Mrs. R. E.
- Schwartz, Marvin D.
- Scott, Helen Hope [Mrs. Edgar]
- Scott, Hugh, 1900-
- Scott, Patrick
- Scott, Robert Montgomery
- Scott, Victoria
- Scott, William R.
- Scoville, O. Z. [Mrs. Herbert]
- Scull, Christine [Mrs. R. Barclay]
- Searle, Alan
- Selensky, Joseph
- Senesi, Alvaro
- Sermoneta, Marguerite, Duchess of
- Sharp, H. Rodney
- Sharples, Joann
- Sharples, Laurence P. (Laurence Price), 1891-1976
- Sharples, Philip T.
- Shaw, James C.
- Shaw, Lois [Mrs. James F.]
- Sheffield, Mrs. Reginald
- Shepard, Amos
- Sherlock, John
- Shoolman, Regina, 1909-
- Shrubsole, S. J.
- Simbari, Nicola
- Simmon, Mrs. F. E.
- Simmonds, Laurence M.
- Simpson, Mrs. N.
- Sinkler, Carolyn
- Sinkler, Louise E.
- Sions, Louise Lux [Mrs. Harry]
- Sizer, Theodore, 1892-1967.
- Slatkin, Charles E. (Charles Eli), 1907-1977
- Sligo, Denis Browne, 10th Marquess of, 1908-
- Sloan, Robert Smullyan, b. 1915
- Sloane, Elizabeth Hill
- Smart, Alastair, 1922-
- Smith, Connie W.
- Smith, Mrs. Cooper
- Smith, Frank C., Jr.
- Smith, Hazel Littlefield
- Smith, James
- Smith, Lawrence M. C. (Lawrence Meredith Clemson), 1902-1975
- Smith, Louise [Mrs. Edward B.]
- Smith, Oliver
- Smith, Robert C.
- Smithers, Dojean Otway [Mrs. Peter]
- Smythington, Mrs.
- Snellenburg, Harry, Jr.
- Sogno del Vallino, Anna
- Sogno, Edgardo
- Solecki, Jan
- Solov, Zachary, 1923-
- Somers, Kenneth
- Sonnenberg, Benjamin, 1901-
- Sowby, Cedric W., 1902-
- Spaeth, Eloise
- Spahr, Boyd Lee, b. 1880
- Spalding, Mrs. Hobart Ames
- Spector, Stephen
- Spencer, Samuel, 1910-1997
- Spender, Stephen, 1909-
- Staempfli, Emily [Mrs. George]
- Stafford, Kathleen
- Stait, Walter
- Stalcair-Stewart, [Charles?]
- Stamm, Mrs. John Davies
- Standen, Edith A.
- Stassen, Harold Edward, 1907-
- Steber, Eleanor [Mrs. Edwin Bilby]
- Steegman, John, 1899-1966
- Stein, Yaro
- Sterling, Charles, 1901-
- Stern, Louis
- Stewart, Anne Ide
- Stewart, Antonio Y.
- Stewart, Esther
- Stewart, Susan B.
- Stockwell, David
- Stokes, J. Stogdell
- Stokes, May Margaret Egan
- Stokes, Mrs. Morris
- Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977
- Stout, George
- Straus, J. Pennington
- Strausz-Hupé, Robert, 1903-
- Strawbridge, Mrs. Francis R.
- Strawbridge, Frederic H., Jr.
- Stuart, Ian
- Stuempfig, Walter, 1914-1970
- Sturgis, Marion Harry
- Stux-Rybar, Valerian
- Sunkler, Gunter
- Supplee, Henderson, Jr.
- Sweeny, Barbara Eleanor
- Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900-
- Sweeney, R. M.
- Swetzoff, Hyman Wulf, 1920-1968
- Symington, J. Fife, Jr.
- Taggart, Ross E.
- Talbot, Dorothy [Mrs. L. James]
- Talbot, Milo [Lord Talbot de Malahide]
- Talbot, Rose, Lady
- Talbott, Peggy [Mrs. Harold]
- Talleyrand, Heli, Duke de
- Tandy, Jessica
- Tate, Mrs. James H. J.
- Tavender, Augusta S.
- Taylor, David
- Taylor, Millicent, Lady
- Taylor, Suzanne [Mrs. Samuel]
- Teague, Howard K.
- Tennant, Robina
- Thacher, John S.
- Thacher, Mrs. Thomas D.
- Thayer, Mrs. John B.
- Thebom, Blanche
- Thompson, G. David, d. 1965
- Thompson, Grace
- Thomson, Virgil, 1896-
- Tilghman, Frances F.
- Tine, Mr. and Mrs. Jacques
- Tomacelli, Riccardo
- Tommaso, Buttarini
- Toomey, Gertrude
- Tourel, Jennie [Mrs. Harry Gross]
- Trapp, Frank Anderson
- Tree, Marietta [Mrs. Roland], 1917-
- Troth, Celeste Heckscher [Mrs. Edward Osborne]
- Trump, Robert T.
- Tull, Thomas S.
- Tunnard, Christopher
- Tunnard, Peter
- Turner, Charles, 1921-
- Turner, Dale M.
- Turner, Percy Moore
- Tweed, Harrison, 1885-1969
- Tyson, Barbara [Mrs. Charles R.]
- Tyson, Helen R.
- Valenti, Vincenzo
- Valentine, Joy Drew-Bear [Mrs. E. Miles]
- Van Alen, Betty [Mrs. William L.]
- Van Alen, James
- Van Beuren, Archbold
- Van Dusen, Lewis Harlow
- Van Roijen, Mrs. Robert D.
- Vanneck, Alexander
- Vauclain, Myra [Mrs. Jacques]
- Vertova, Luisa
- Vidal, Yves
- Vincent, William
- Virch, Claus, 1927-
- Visconti, Simonetta, Countess
- Visson, Assia
- Vogel, Annie
- Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Horace
- Volpi, Anna Maria Cicogna, Contessa
- Vondrak, Michael E.
- Von Hoerschelmann, Alexander
- Von Moschzisker, Bertha
- Voorhees, Theodore
- Vreeland, Tim
- Wainwright, Nicholas Biddle
- Wakehurst, Lord and Lady
- Walderdorff, Harriet, Countess
- Walker, John, December 24, 1906-
- Wall, Betty [Mrs. Patrick]
- Wallace, Ruth
- Wallis, James T.
- Walsh, Evelyn [Mrs. Brendan]
- Walston, Catherine, 1916-1978
- Walter, Mrs. John M.
- Walton, William
- Wanamaker, Beatrice [Mrs. Patterson]
- Ward, Francis Kingdon, 1885-1958
- Ward, Herman M.
- Ward, James
- Warden, Mrs. Clarence A.
- Warner, Mrs. Irving
- Warren, Whitney
- Washburn, Gordon B. (Gordon Bailey) 1904-
- Wasserman, Marion [Mrs. William Stix]
- Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972
- Watson, Francis
- Watters, Marlys
- Weber, Roger
- Webster, Charles D.
- Webster, David
- Wehrli, René, 1910-
- Weida, Robert W.
- Weil, Richard K.
- Weldon, Sir Anthony, Bart.
- Weldon, Sir Thomas, Bart.
- Weldon, Terrance
- Weller, Margaret
- Welsh, Edna [Mrs. C. Newbold]
- Wendell, Marjorie P. [Mrs. James I.]
- Wenger, Bea [Mrs. Morris]
- Westcott, Glenway
- Wertheimer, [Ilka?]
- Wertheimer, Otto
- Westminster, Sally, Duchess of
- Wetherill, Reeves
- Wetherill, Ella A. Widener [Mrs. Cortwright]
- Wharton, Frances [Mrs. Bayard]
- Wharton, Henry
- Wharton, John
- Wheeler, Jane [Mrs. George Y.]
- Wheelwright, Robert
- Whelen, Mrs. John
- Whitaker, William I.
- Whitbread, Humphrey
- White, [Mrs. unidentified]
- Whitehouse, Mrs. Sheldon
- Whitney, Betsey Cushing Roosevelt, 1908-
- Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Payne
- Widener, George D.
- Wight, Frederick Stallknecht, 1902-
- Wignall, Mrs. Anne
- Wilburn, William C.
- Wilburn, William K.
- Williams, Mrs. A. L.
- Wilcox, Mark
- Williams, Allie [Mrs. David E.]
- Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983
- Winchester, Alice
- Wilson, Hugh
- Wilson, John C.
- Wilson, Peter
- Winkler, Jean-Claude
- Winsor, Curtin
- Wintersteen, Bernice McIlhenny
- Wintersteen, George Francis
- Wintersteen, H. Jeremy
- Wintersteen, James McIlhenny
- Wintersteen, John, Jr.
- Wister, Caspar
- Wister, Frances
- Wister, Owen
- Wolf, Edwin, 1911-
- Wood, Mrs. Horatio Curtis
- Wood, Michael
- Wood, William P.
- Woods, Helen Hamilton [Mrs. Arthur]
- Woods, William J., Jr.
- Woodward, Shirley [Mrs. Stanley]
- Woodward, Mrs. William
- Woolsey, L. H.
- Wright, William C.
- Wrightsman, Jayne
- Wyeth, Andrew, 1917-
- Wylie, Robert W.
- Wyndham, Violet [Mrs. Guy]
- Yacoubi, Ahmed
- Zantzinger, Mary Golden [Mrs. Alfred]
- Zerbe, Jerome, 1904-
- Zieget, Julius
- Ziegler, Margaret Plumer
- Zimbalist, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, 1876-1970
- Zoppola, Countess di
- Zorina, Vera
- Alexander, Ninid
- Allen, Rev. Geoffrey
- Allison, Harold A.
- Armagh, Most Rev. [unidentified], Lord Archbishop of
- Boyle, Fr. Philip
- Brosnan, Katie[?]
- Charington, J. A. P.
- Cochrane, Stanley B.
- Connaghan, Catherine
- Crankshaw, Eric
- Crankshaw, Nellie
- Crooks, [Louis W.?] Archdeacon of Raphoe
- Cudahy, John, b. 1887
- Cunningham, James
- Cunningham, Joseph
- Cunningham, S. Knox
- Cunningham, Samuel
- Doherty, Annie
- Doogan, Hugh
- Doohan, James
- Duggan, Nellie
- Ferry, Mary
- Finnegan, Fr. John
- Franklin, Michael
- Frost, Stella
- Gallagher, Hannah
- Gallagher, Kate
- Gamble, George
- Gamble, James
- Gathorne-Hardy, G. M. (Geoffrey Malcolm), b. 1878
- Gibney, Frank
- Grove, [J. R. G.?]
- Guckian, F. G.
- Guiness, Eustace F.
- Harris, William A.
- Hart, L. R.
- Harvey, Rev. Dr. J. Gerald
- Henderson, Adam
- Hermon, [Corabel?] (Mrs. Richard O.)
- Hermon, Richard O.
- Hughes, Nelson
- Hyams, Edward, 1910-1975
- Johnstone, Georgina H.
- Johnstone, [I. Gilly G. H.?]
- Kennedy, Fr. John
- Kerr, George
- Lake, Georgia L.
- Landale, Roy
- Law, Hugh
- Logue, Fr. Daniel
- MacLennan, John
- MacLennan, Malcolm
- Maguire, Fr. Thomas
- Malcomson, Mrs. H. J.
- Matthews, Kathleen
- McCafferty, Fr. Patrick
- McClafferty, Hannah
- McCormack, Catherine
- McDaid, James
- McGill, Michael C.
- McLaughlin, Charles V.
- McNulty, Edward
- Moore, [Louise?]
- Munro, Alistsair
- Myles, J. Sproulle
- Neely, Sarah
- O'Donnell, Annie
- O'Donnell, Bridget
- O'Donnell, James
- O'Donnell, John
- O'Donnell, Nora
- O'Donnell, Patrick
- O'Kane, Rev. [Bernard, Bishop of Derry]
- O'Reilly, Joseph
- Parker, Dehra
- Pilcher, W. S.
- Reilly, Mrs. [unidentified]
- Royal Irish Automobile Club
- Revelstoke, [Rupert Baring?], Lord
- Ritchie, Montgomery H. W.
- Robinson, Mrs. H.
- Ryan, Mary
- Sharkey, Fr. Alphonsus
- Silcock, John E. D.
- Sinclair, Elizabeth [Mrs. W. H. M.]
- Stafford, Sammy
- Stafford, Sandy
- Stuart, Charlotte O.
- Sweeney, Chrissy
- Sweeney, Sean
- Symes, L. G. M.
- Till, Barry
- Wallis, G. P. Dudley
- Watson, John
- Wemyss and March, Earl of
- West, Hazel V.
- Billing, Peter
- Blake, Channing
- Boggs, Jean Sutherland
- Bowen, Phyllis
- d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-2008
- Du Vignaud, Bertrand
- Forrest, Mary
- Geary, Pamela
- Gruber, Alain Charles
- Harding, Charles
- Jennings, Derek
- King, Anita Leslie
- Klein, William M.
- Love, Michael
- Masters, Brian
- Neilson, Janneke
- Noble, William H., Jr.
- Pennock, J. Liddon, Jr.
- Pope, Annmarie [Mrs. John Alexander]
- Rieff, Philip
- Rishel, Joseph J.
- Roberts, Bayard
- Ryskamp, Charles
- Santa-Cruz, Juan J.
- Scott, Edgar
- Smith, John Saumarez
- Stuart, Battista
- Szell, Michael
- Van der Kemp, Florence
- Wister, Jr., Peppi [Mrs. William R.]
- Wolkowsky, David W.
- McIlhenny, Bernice Bell
- McIlhenny, Frances Plumer
- McIlhenny, James
- McIlhenny, John
- McIlhenny, John D.
- Ziegler, Carl A.
- Berenson, Mary, 1864-
- Freedley, [J. Daniel?]
- Garabedian, Paul
- Hospitalized Veterans Service
- Parry, Norman D. Cpl.
- Portnablagh and Creeslough Schools
- Taisce
- Unidentified
Organization
- American Academy in Rome
- Architectural digest (Los Angeles, California: 1925)
- Ballet Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
- Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.
- Currier Gallery of Art
- Exercycle of Philadelphia, Inc.
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Harvard University
- Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
- James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
- Pot and Kettle Club
- Pottstown Historical Society
- Presbyterian Hospital (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Ramiro Leao & Co.
- Smith, Barney and Company
- Social Register Association (U.S.)
- Stamatis & Co.
- Town & country
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Vogue
- White House Fine Arts Committee
- Antiques
- Donegal Service Depot
- Dublin (Ireland). Custom House
- Falcarragh Development Association
- Falcarragh Fife & Drum Band
- House & garden
- Ireland. Consulate General (New York, N.Y.)
- Ireland. Dept. of Agriculture
- Ireland. Dept. of Finance
- Ireland. Office of the Revenue Commissioners
- Irish Tourist Association
- Irish Tourist Board
- Land Agents' Society
- Lefevre Gallery
- Michael Scott and Associates
- National Trust for Scotland
- Oxford University Press
- Prioleau Smoked Salmon
- Scottish Agricultural Industries, Ltd.
- United Motors Service
- United States. Veterans Administration. Compensation and Pension Service
- Sotheby's (Firm)
- Osborne & Co.
- Academy of Vocal Arts
- Agnes Irwin School
- Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie
- American Association of Museums
- American Cancer Society. Philadelphia Division
- American Committee for the Salzburg Festival
- American Council for Trinity College
- American Federation of Musicians
- American Hellenic League
- American Horticultural Society
- American Museum in Britain
- American National Opera Company
- American Opera Society
- American Shakespeare Festival Theatre and Academy
- American Society of Interior Designers
- Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System, Inc.
- Arts and Crafts Guild of Philadelphia
- Assemblies
- Association for the Preservation of Places of Interest or Beauty in Ireland
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia
- Australiana Society
- Bach Choir of Bethlehem (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
- Ballet Theatre Foundation
- Bank of Ireland
- Bayreuther Festspiele
- Board for the Employment of the Blind
- British Deer Society
- British Empire Cancer Campaign
- Bryn Mawr College. Friend of Music.
- Buck's Club
- Busch-Reisinger Museum
- Byzantine Institute of America
- Center City Residents' Association, Inc.
- Century Association (New York, N.Y.)
- Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Church of Ireland
- Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania
- City Art Museum of St. Louis
- Committee for the Preservation of the William Penn Oak
- Committee of Religion and Art in America
- Community Chest of Philadelphia and Vicinity
- Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
- Contemporary Chamber Music Society of Philadelphia
- County Donegal Historical Society
- Courts
- Dancing Class
- Delaware Antiques Show
- Down Cathedral (Downpatrick, Northern Ireland)
- Dumbarton Oaks
- Dunes Club
- Eglington Women's Institute
- Elfreth's Alley Association, Inc.
- English-Speaking Union
- Episcopal Academy (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Fairmount Park Council for Historic Sites
- Fairmount Park Guard Pension Fund Association, Inc.
- Falcarragh Fife and Drum Band
- Farmers Federatioin Educational and Development Fund
- Federal Union (Uunited States)
- Festival Foundation, Inc. Spoleto Music Festival.
- Fogg Art Museum
- Foyle Sea Angling Club
- Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Free Library of Philadelphia
- Freedom Sail International
- Friends of Covent Garden.
- Friends of Independence National Historical Park
- Friends of Rittenhouse Square
- Friends of the National Collections of Ireland
- Friends of the Robin Hood Dell
- Friends of the Wissahickon
- Garden Club of America
- Gates Memorial Pavilion
- Germantown Boy's Club
- Germantown Community Council (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Germantown Dispensary and Hospital
- Germantown Historical Society
- Glyndebourne Festival Society
- Grolier Club
- Grumblethorpe Committee
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Harvard Club of Philadelphia
- Harvard Foundation for Advanced Study and Research
- Harvard University. Board of Overseers
- Harvard University. Class of 1933
- Harvard University. Library
- Heart and Lung Foundation
- Hilton. Carte Blanche
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Horder Arthritic Fund
- Hospitality Philadelphia Style
- International Association of Art Critics
- International Dendrology Society
- International House of Philadelphia
- Irish American Cultural Institute.
- Irish Georgian Society
- Iroquois Club
- Japanese Scholarship Committee
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- Kidney Disease Foundation
- Kildare Street Club
- La Scala Opera Co.
- Ladies' Depository (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Lady Dudley's Nursing Scheme
- Letterkenny District Nursing Association
- Library Company of Philadelphia
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Lord Mayer Robert L. Briscoe Scholarship Foundation
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
- Main Line Dancing Class
- Mark's Club
- Marriage Council of Philadelphia
- Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
- Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Metropolitan Opera Record Club
- Mexican Society of Philadelphia
- Milton Academy
- Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)
- National Collection of Fine Arts (United States)
- National Council for the Blind of Ireland
- National Council for U.S. Art, Inc.
- National Park and Conservation Association
- National Recreation Association
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- National Society of Interior Designers
- National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
- National Trust (Great Britain)
- Navy League of the United States
- New Century Club (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- New York World's Fair (1939-1940)
- Northern Counties Club
- Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia
- Opera Society of Washington
- Orphans' Benefit Recitals
- Pennsbury Manor (Morrisville, Pennsylvania)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- Pennsylvania Ballet Association
- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
- Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Philadelphia Art Alliance
- Philadelphia Art Festival
- Philadelphia Club
- Philadelphia Craft Show
- Philadelphia Cricket Club
- Philadelphia Experimental Theatre, Inc.
- Philadelphia Grand Opera Company
- Philadelphia Lyric Opera Company
- Philadelphia National Horse Show
- Philadelphia Orchestra Club
- Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
- Philadelphia Vassar Club
- Piccadilly dances
- Pierpont Morgan Library
- Planned Parenthood Association of Philadelphia
- Police Athletic League (United States)
- Powel House
- Presbyterian Church
- Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
- Princeton University. Art Museum
- Prisoners of War Appeal
- Print Club (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Pro San Marco, Inc.
- Prouts Neck Association
- Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital
- Queen Wilhelmina Fund
- Queen's Institute of District Nursing (Great Britain). Irish Branch
- Radcliffe Club of Philadelphia
- Republican Finance Committee of Pennsylvania
- Republican Party
- Restore Philadelphia, Inc.
- Rhodes Scholarship
- Rittenhouse Club of Philadelphia.
- Rittenhouse Square Flower Market
- Robin Hood Dell Concerts, Inc.
- Royal Dublin Society
- Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
- Royal National Life-Boat Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck (Great Britain)
- Royal Oak Foundation
- Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
- St. Columb's Cathedral (Derry, Northern Ireland)
- St. Dunstan's Church of England (Camberwell, Victoria)
- Salvation Army
- San Francisco Opera Association
- Sandes Soldiers' Home in Belfast
- Santa Fe Opera
- Scotch-Irish Society of America
- Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
- Smith College. Museum of Art
- Smith College Club of Philadelphia
- Smithsonian Institution
- Société des amis du Louvre
- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Letterkenny Branch)
- Society of Architectural Historians
- Society of Friends of Florence
- Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Families Association
- Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America
- Strand Opera Company
- Tate Gallery. Friends.
- Union Library Catalogue of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
- United Fund
- United States. National Park Service
- United States Senior Women's Golf Association
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania. Hospital. Board of Women Visitors
- University of Pennsylvania. Institute of Contemporary Art.
- University of Pennsylvania. Morris Arboretum
- University of Pennsylvania. Morris Arboretum. Fine Arts Committee
- University of Pennsylvania. University Museum
- Victorian Society
- Villa I Tatti (Florence, Italy)
- WHYY (Television station : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Walter J. Johnson Memorial
- Welcome House (Adoption agency)
- Westchecter Country Club
- Wexford Festival Opera
- Whitney Museum of American Art. Friends.
- Wissahickon Badminton Club
- Woodrow Wilson Senior High School.
- World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
- Wurts House Foundation, Inc.
- Young Audiences, Inc.
- Zoological Society of Philadelphia
- Publisher
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives
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- Finding aid prepared by Bertha Adams, Adrianna Del Collo, Katherine Stefko, Scott Radway, Liz Snowden, Susan Anderson and Courtney Smerz
- Finding Aid Date
- ©2006
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The Henry P. McIlhenny Papers are the physical property of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Archives. The Museum holds literary rights only for material created by Museum personnel or given to the Museum with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Collection Inventory
While the Correspondence series touches upon the various topics detailed in the other series, most of the letters pertain to McIlhenny's daily, personal activities, especially his busy social life. Based on many of the correspondents, this series attests to the privileged company he kept and reinforces the reputation McIlhenny earned as a distinguished connoisseur of art and antiques, world traveler, social planner and host, philanthropist and generous friend. While there is a limited amount of material with most individuals, many of the correspondents were among the most prominent in their fields, including government representatives, actors, maestros, musicians, members of royalty, clergy, and numerous titled gentry. More fully documented are McIlhenny's long-term friendships with professional colleagues at museums, universities and galleries in the United States and Europe, including John Coolidge, Paul Sachs, Arthur Upham Pope, Perry Townsend Rathbone, James Johnson Sweeney, and the artists Derek Hill and Emlen Etting. From his half-century association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, McIlhenny's most frequent correspondents included R. Sturgis Ingersoll, Henry Clifford, Robert Montgomery Scott, Joseph Rishel and Anne d'Harnoncourt. There is also significant correspondence with friends and frequent travel companions Gloria Etting and Angus Menzies, as well as with publishing magnate and fellow philanthropist and art collector, Walter H. Annenberg and his wife Lee. Correspondence primarily dating from the 1950s and 1960s with McIlhenny's sister Bernice Wintersteen and her four sons is also included. Earlier letters are part of the "Family records" series.
From the number of telegram transcriptions contained in the series, McIlhenny frequently relied on the wire service to communicate quickly with friends and associates. The subseries divisions reflect the two filing systems apparently utilized by McIlhenny's personal secretaries. In the first subseries, which comprises the years 1927 to 1975, there is a folder for each correspondent. Correspondence is then subdivided by McIlhenny's two bases of operation--Philadelphia and Ireland, the latter being the location of his summer estate, Glenveagh. In the second subseries of correspondence dating from 1976 to 1986, most of the material has been kept in general alphabetical runs, thus comprising more than one individual author per folder. Also as originally maintained by McIlhenny, most of the correspondence in both subseries has been processed by name of the individual, regardless of any organizational affiliation.
Physical Description12.5 linear feet
Most of this correspondence dates from the late 1930s to the early 1970s and reflects McIlhenny's extensive circle of friends and acquaintances that developed from his interest in the arts, travel and horticulture, and his busy lifestyle as curator, collector, host-extraordinaire, patron and adviser. Even during the years of World War II and his tenure in the Naval Reserve, McIlhenny continued to pursue his many interests, thanks in large part to the apparently dedicated staff he had in Philadelphia as well as at Glenveagh. Among his correspondents are noted art historians and long-time acquaintances, Paul Sachs and Arthur Upham Pope, the musical director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, as well as Hollywood legends, first ladies, duchesses and kings.
The two sub-subseries reflect how McIlhenny generally divided his time--conducting business and entertaining in Philadelphia, and living the life of a country gent in Ireland.
Alphabetical.
As the correspondents in this sub-subseries make evident, McIlhenny cultivated a social network that reached across noted names in all the arts, as well as titled gentry, royalty and political figures. Whenever celebrities of the stage, screen or concert hall were performing in Philadelphia, McIlhenny would invite them to his home at Rittenhouse Square, just a stone's throw away from the major theatres and hotels. Although they could not always accept the offer, invitees included Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Gian Carlo Menotti and Anna Moffo. When they did come, they apparently enjoyed themselves. In a 1950 letter to the British artist Derek Hill, McIlhenny writes that he threw a terrific party for Tallulah Bankhead one Saturday night, and that she did not leave until 6:15 the next morning. Numerous ladies, lords, marquises, and the like comprised McIlhenny's European correspondents. Most of those letters pertain to scheduling stateside visits with McIlhenny, during those months when he wasn't vacationing abroad. Sharing McIlhenny's enthusiasm for travel was another correspondent and personal friend, Gloria Etting, wife of Philadelphia artist Emlen Etting. In addition to her letters, clippings from Etting's newspaper column, "Philadelphians Abroad," are also included. In two of these articles, Etting writes exclusively of her 1956 and 1966 jaunts to Glenveagh. There is also a significant amount of correspondence with Lucy Porter, the previous owner of Glenveagh, who remained in contact with McIlhenny for nearly twenty years. Another correspondent with whom McIlhenny mixed business with pleasure is Angus Menzies. Menzies was a director of the General Trading Co., a London firm specializing in antiques, giftware, and interior decoration. As noted in one of Etting's 1952 columns, Menzies was also a traveling companion of theirs. In their twenty-year correspondence, McIlhenny relied on Menzies to furnish and decorate his homes in Philadelphia and Ireland as well as to select numerous wedding gifts, usually in the form of picnic baskets. Additional documentation of these transactions can be found in the "Art collection" series, filed under the firm name.
Although limited to a letter or two in each, several files underscore McIlhenny's reputation as a respected and sought-after authority of the fine and decorative arts. In a 1961 letter, Richard M. Nixon thanks McIlhenny not only for supporting his presidential campaign but also for agreeing to serve on the Committee of the Arts for Nixon-Lodge (the latter referring to Nixon's 1960 running mate, Henry Cabot Lodge). McIlhenny's support of Nixon apparently did not dissuade Jackie Kennedy from inviting him to join the advisory committee of the Commission of Fine Arts for the White House, which she initiated in 1962. The only evidence in these records of McIlhenny's involvement is an invitation to tea and a thank you from the First Lady. In a 1964 letter, Lady Bird Johnson invited McIlhenny to continue advising her and the Committee on the Preservation of the White House. Far richer in documentation is McIlhenny's participation as curator and advisor to the restoration of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania home of President James Buchanan. Because McIlhenny's extensive involvement with the project required him to be in contact with several individuals, he maintained the material under its organizational title, which cited correctly is the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
For some individuals, the only documentation consists of a note, usually of the person's address. In these cases, folder titles include "Note" after the person's name to indiciate that there is no correspondence. The "miscellaneous" alphabetical folders reflect original arrangement and identification. The final three folders, identified geographically, are thank you letters and other follow-up correspondence with various individuals with whom McIlhenny socialized while vacationing at those particular locales.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Landseer, Edwin Henry, 1802-1873. "Ptarmigan in a Landscape," "Night," "Morning," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Grace, Nancy [Mrs. Charles B.].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Newberry, John S. (John Stoughton), 1910-1964. Including exhibition catalogue.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Anderson, Morna, Lady. and Sir Colin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Board of Trustees minutes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Annenberg, Walter H., 1908-. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. America-Italy Society.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Annenberg, Lee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Fonteyn, Margot, Dame, 1919-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Garland, Madge.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Durlacher Bros. Including loans, purchases and sales.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Denver Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / B. Philadelphia Orchestra Association / f. Correspondence. Balis, C. Wanton, Jr.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Magriel, Paul David, 1906-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Darwin, Robert.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Correspondence w/ others.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Caetani, Marguerite.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / D. Metropolitan Opera / f. Board, committee and membership lists and related correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Vertova, Luisa.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Bernier, Rosamond. "Le musée privé d'un conservateur." L'oeil no. 27 (March 1957): 20-29.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Chapin, Katherine Garrison, 1890-1977.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Philadelphia Club.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Brookeborough, Cinthia, Lady.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Artifact-related. Postcard and curatorial notes filed with "Vie de Cambacérès."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Los Angeles County Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Plumer family history [privately published circa 1904]. Photocopy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. W. Atlee Burpee Company [PA] Including orders for Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Cochrane, Marc. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Jeffords, Walter M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Ballet Theatre Foundation.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jean Chelo [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sassoon, Sybil, 1894-1989.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Employee correspondence. Including staff memos.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Clark, Kenneth, 1903-. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Clark, Elizabeth Winifred "Jane".
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Colefax & Fowler. Re: purchases
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Winchester, Alice.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Kindig, Joseph, Jr.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lucas, E. Louise (Edna Louise), b. 1899.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Harvard University. Board of Overseers. Visiting Committee to Depatment of Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. Reproduction settee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Reference material. Re: Greece.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. Bernice Wintersteen and Frances P. McIlhenny
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ballinger, Raymond A., 1907-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Westminster, Loelia. "Glenveagh Castle." House & garden [UK edition] 13 (January 1958):18-23.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Caetani, Marguerite.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. White House Fine Arts Committee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Etting, Emlen-, 1905. "Ballet."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti. "House on Rittenhouse Square." Town & country (May 1952).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Prviate collector and society column mentions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh and related social events. As reported in the Philadelphia press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. [Unidentified, Helen?]. Re: Reinhart, Oskar.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Various dates. "Music for hire."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Harvard University. Board of Overseers. Committee Assignments pamphlets.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Verdura, Inc. Re: purchases of new and custom-made jewelry. Including drawings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / D. Metropolitan Opera / f. Other city associations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorabilia. Photograph of Hermione Gingold[?]. Autographed [by photographer?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Aiken, William.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Nancy McClelland, Inc. Re: wallpaper.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Judgment of Paris."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Books. [Later purchases.] Bernard-Walker. Including Irish book catalogues.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. D'Assia, Enrico.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Employee correspondence. Including staff memos.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Hill, Derek.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Hill, Derek, b. 1916. "Berenson in the Snow at Bagazzano" and "Portrait of Henry P. McIlhenny."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wendell, Marjorie P. [Mrs. James I.].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti. "House on Rittenhouse Square." Town & country (May 1952).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Edmunds, Frances R. [Mrs. S. Henry].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. California Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lucas, E. Louise (Edna Louise), b. 1899.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Umberto, King of Italy. Held November 3, 1963.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Letters aknowledging McIlhenny's resignation as Curator of Decorative Arts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Orlandi, [Mr. unidentified].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ciro, Giuliano.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sogno, Edgardo.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Locher, Robert Evans, 1888-1956.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Newton, Caroline, 1893-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. White House Fine Arts Committee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. December 20, 1964-January 29, 1965. Barbados and South America
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Clipping re: Judd, Carol (Mrs. Howard C.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Museum receipts. Including March and April 1935 special exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Comstock, Helen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Leslie, Anita.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Fitzgerald, Desmond John.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Yacht rentals. B. Koutsoukellis Yachting Agency.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Walter J. Johnson & Company. Re: 1914 Rittenhouse.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Sculpture. A.-T.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Palmstierna, Jacob.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Leitrim Estate [Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. King, William Donald Ælian, 1910-. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / B. Philadelphia Orchestra Association / f. Student concerts. Performing artists.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jean-York.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Hoyt, Natalie.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Coolidge, John, 1913-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portraits at Norfolk and at Parkgate. Taken by George P. Lynes. Including McIlhenny in military uniform.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by George Platt Lynes. (1 of 3).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Sale of property. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Festival Foundation, Inc. Spoleto Music Festival.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. General Trading Company. Including Philadelphia and Glenveagh purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Fogg Art Museum. Including restorations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Steegman, John, 1899-1966.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Alger, Mrs. Russell A.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / D. Metropolitan Opera / f. Correspondence. General.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Johnson, Alvin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Yacht rentals. Nicoloudis Tours Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Prviate collector and society column mentions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Protest letter re: Sen. Joseph McCarthy to Richard M. Nixon.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. White House Fine Arts Committee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / B. Philadelphia Orchestra Association / f. Correspondence. General. Includes related material.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Parker, Dehra. Including clippings from Ulster Commentary.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Pope, Arthur Upham. Luristan cup, later gifted to Dumbarton Oaks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Pope, Arthur Upsham, 1881-1969. Re: loan of Marquand rug in N.Y. and PMA exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent ["land steward"] correspondence. Neely, Robert and wife.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Fogg Art Museum. The Writings of A. Kingsley Porter: 1883-1933. A bibliography compiled under the direction of Lucy Kingsley Porter. Cambridge: 1934.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Purchase. Correspondence. Various.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Other. Mrs. Porter's Glenveagh dance festival. Correspondence. Including poem and excerpt re: event.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lucas, E. Louise (Edna Louise), b. 1899.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Pre-purchase. Deer fencing. Correspondence and marked-up survey plan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Hoyt, Natalie.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jean-York.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans refused.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Renovations to Rittenhouse Square. Roberts, George, 1900-. Including drawing and liens release.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorabilia. Autographs. Including correspondence and playbills.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Roper, Lanning. "A cosmopolitan garden: Glenveagh Castle, Co. Donegal." Country life [Irish number] 158 (24 May 1973): 1468-70.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Roper, Lanning
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Los Angeles County Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Descanso Distributors Inc. [CA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / D. Metropolitan Opera / f. Correspondence. General.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Kimball, Edwin Fiske.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ivella, Vittorio.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Cunningham, Joseph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Yacht rentals. B. Koutsoukellis Yachting Agency.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: rental and repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Stuart, Ian.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Various topics. Including works for conservation.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900-. and wife.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Dumbarton Oaks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Military service. Other papers and photograph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti. "House on Rittenhouse Square." Town & country (May 1952).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Town & country.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Tyson, Helen R. [PA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Humbert II, King of Italy, 1904-. Note.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Appliances and other electric products. Sampling of invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans refused.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. Various and unidentified works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Walston, Catherine, 1916-1978.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972. "Death," "Resurrection," "Study for 'Death,'" and "Study for 'Resurrection.'"
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Webb-Welk.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lindsay, Loelia, 1902-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Los Angeles County Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Wintersteen, Bernice McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. California Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. California Palace of the Legion of Honor. "The Henry P. McIlhenny collection: paintings, drawings and sculpture."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Exhibitions at other museums.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Other individuals.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Ziegler, Margaret Plumer [Aunt Marjorie].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Greenhouse. Construction and later additions. Including garage alterations. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wehrli, René, 1910-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. January 24-March 1, 1964. Far East and Ceylon [Sri Lanka].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Travel agents. First Pennsylvania Bank. Travel dept.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. December 20, 1964-January 29, 1965. Barbados and South America
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorabilia. Autographs. Including correspondence and playbills.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Feilchenfeldt, Marianne.
Alphabetical.
Most of the correspondents in this sub-subseries resided or did business in County Donegal, and thereby suggest the surrounding community and its interactions with Glenveagh, McIlhenny's country estate in the northwest of Ireland. With many written during the early 1940s, their letters give voice to the ways of life necessitated by war. Many are letters of thanks to McIlhenny for sending items from America that were rationed or in short supply in Europe, particularly tea, as well as clothing, and occasionally money. McIlhenny appears to have donated regularly to many of the churches in the county, and corresponded with a number of the clergy, who kept him abreast of current local affairs. In particular are the letters of Fr. John Finnegan who apparently kept a close eye on Glenveagh, and would give brief reports on the conditions of the castle, the deer, and his conversations with some of the staff. Regarding the letter held together with tape, wartime censors snipped out the cleric's observations of allied armed forces. When Finnegan left the area, Fr. Alphonsus Sharkey appears to have picked up the correspondence with McIlhenny through the late 1950s. From his letters, he particularly enjoyed the trout fishing afforded by the lakes at Glenveagh. From the number of requests and expressions of gratitude sent by many others, Glenveagh also offered ideal forests for deer stalking.
This sub-subseries also contains a few letters with several employees at Glenveagh, including stalkers, groundskeepers, and two of his early agents, as well as with Americans planning to visit the estate. Other correspondence documents McIlhenny's dealings with various departments of the Irish government concerning issues such as importation, taxation and the purchase of deer. At issue in the correspondence of the Donegal Service Depot is whether McIlhenny should import a station wagon from the U.S. or purchase one made by the Henry Ford plant in Cork. In addition to matters such as customs regulations and duties discussed in the letters, the accompanying ephemera and photographs vividly illustrate automobile design and advertising of the early 1950s. It appears McIlhenny decided to have the Cork facility assemble his eight-seater, four-door wagon with solid mahogany panels.
A number of original folders contained more invoices than correspondence. Any letters of substance, that contained information other than an enclosed bill or acknowledgment of payment, were retained and filed in the "alphabet" folders created during processing. [See the "Arrangement" note at the collection level for a detailed explanation of the processing protocol determined for invoices.] Subject files conclude the sub-subseries and reflect the original folder identification.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Lefevre Gallery.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Allison, Harold A.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. "F".
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: purchase.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by date].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Solymosy, Angela, Baroness. Third party correspondence only.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Automobile. J. McAuley & Sons.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. MacLennan, Malcolm.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: sale.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: sale.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Floor plan of castle. First to fourth floors. Prepared by Frank Gibney.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Westminster, Loelia. "Glenveagh Castle." House & garden [UK edition] 13 (January 1958):18-23.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Hyams, Edward, 1910-1975.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Pilcher, W. S.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Flower and plant type. Lillies [for Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ireland. Consulate General (New York, N.Y.); Ireland. Dept. of Agriculture. Including related correspondents.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Leggatt Brothers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Lucey, Fr. Daniel J. Including shipping agent papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Donegal Service Depot. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Clothing. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Samuel McGredy & Son, Ltd. [Northern Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Henry Naylor [firm]. Re: Glenveagh purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent ["land steward"] correspondence. Neely, Robert and wife.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Invoices re: home furnishings, including carpeting.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: sale.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Various. Howth-Wallace.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Stationery and other printed material. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by date].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: rental and repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Groceries. Various firms. Including liquors and wines.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by date].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Groceries. Various firms. Including liquors and wines.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Individual staff members.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Stuart, Ian.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900-. and Laura.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Photographs. Scenic views taken by A&C Photography. Including shots from "Deerstalking at Glenveagh." Vogue.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Photographers. Including invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Town & country.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Town & country.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Symes, L. G. M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Home maintenance and repair. Electric generator.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Wallis, G. P. Dudley. Re: Hogarth portrait.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Walston, Catherine, 1916-1978. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Walston, Catherine, 1916-1978.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Photographs re: Ireland. Scenic views of Ardnamona, Lough Eske, Co. Donegal.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wilson, Guy L. [Northern Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Hunting and fishing equipment. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Photograph negatives. Deers [annotated "Osborne's negatives"].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh-related [?] Including hunting, social events and court proceeding, as reported in Irish press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Deer. Various clubs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Parker, Dehra.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Cunningham, James.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Revelstoke, [Rupert Baring?], Lord.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence. Including 1942 tax filing.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Symes, L. G. M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Tax correspondence.
Alphabetical.
Covering the last decade of his life, this correspondence primarily documents McIlhenny's extensive social activities and the numerous friendships he cultivated in America and abroad. Many of the letters pertain to an exchange of invitations to dinner parties, cultural events, and vacation rendezvous, along with follow-up thank you notes. There are also numerous letters of thanks from McIlhenny for the many gifts he'd receive, ranging from a duck door knocker and jar of Col. Biddle's curry powder to having a star named after him as a Christmas gift in 1982. Knowing his interest in horticulture, long-time friends, such as Walter and Lee Annenberg, often sent plants and flowers. Based on the number of times received, orchids were McIlhenny's favorite. He also apparently enjoyed receiving cookbooks, and various foods, such as caviar, which he claimed to be his "favorite dish," and chocolate mints, which he described as his "fatal weakness." A number of museum colleagues and art dealers often sent McIlhenny exhibition catalogues, while other friends and acquaintances would send newspaper and magazine clippings, usually regarding Glenveagh. Letters written by McIlhenny's secretary informing correspondents of his death in the spring of 1986 are included as well as letters of condolence, including a photocopy of a telegram sent by President Ronald Reagan to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Some correspondence refers to McIlhenny's art collection and various organizational affiliations. Most are general inquiries and solicitations, or a mix of business with long-standing friendships. In both cases, appropriate cross-references were made. Some papers were transferred to other series. The only correspondence too numerous to cross-reference or transfer were requests to see or to borrow works of art from McIlhenny's collection. Almost every folder contains at least one visitor's request. The loan requests are less frequent, and McIlhenny refused most. (The many requests to which McIlhenny did agree are in the "Art collection" series). McIlhenny's personal letters of thanks to various individuals for their contributions to the Philadelphia Museum of Art are also included. The four folders at the end of the subseries each consist of multiple correspondents. "Australia" consists of thank you and other follow-up letters McIlhenny wrote upon return from his 1978 vacation down under. The letters in the "Thank you" folder are to friends identified by first name only. Most of the "To whom it may concern" correspondence pertains to employees of McIlhenny. The signatures to letters in the "Unidentified" folder were indecipherable.
The use of general alphabetical folders reflects the original filing system, as does the combining of "Philadelphia" and "Ireland" correspondence. During processing, however, any correspondent represented with at least ten items was filed individually.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. January 27-March 2, 1984. Hawaii and "Sunnydale" [Annenberg CA home].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Mrs. Vincent Astor. Held May 2, 1981.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Employee pension plan re: Burkitt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Interview. "The great collectors." British Broadcasting Corporation. 2-8 September 1984 [filming dates]. Correspondence and other papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. "Parties."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Cornforth, John."Glenveagh Castle, Co. Donegal--I & II: the home of Mr. Henry McIlhenny." Reprinted from Country life (3, 10 June 1982).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Christie, Manson & Woods.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Committee on Acquisitions and Deaccessioning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Rishel, Joseph J. and Anne d'Harnoncourt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Episcopal Academy (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. First Pennsylvania Bank checking account 621-311-0 correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Household expenses. Correspondence bet. Gallagher, Nellie and Philadelphia secty.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Guinesss, Desmond. "Glenveagh revisited." [unidentified publication] (1986): 104-13.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Clothing. Hayward.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Hill, Derek.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Hunting and fishing equipment. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Judd, Carol [Mrs. Howard C.]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. University of Pennsylvania. Morris Arboretum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Private collector and society column mentions. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Ambassador [Clare Boothe] Luce and Clare M. Luce. Held April 10, 1982.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Cocktail party for Advisory Committee to PMA exhibition "Treasures of Early Irish Art." Held December 8, 1978.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portrait at Rittenhouse Square. Taken for Academy of Music anniversary concert program.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Hughes, Edward Robert, 1851-1914. "A Basket of Oranges." (circa 1878).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. "Parties."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. American Museum in Britain.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. American Museum in Britain.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. S. J. Phillips, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh. As reported in Irish and British press. Including magazine article transcript.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. America-Italy Society.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Will of Henry P. McIlhenny. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Royal Oak Foundation.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Radbill-Reath.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rishel." Held January 20, 1983.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Federal income tax. Re: 1983 charitable contributions.P-Z.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Roper, Lanning
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Pierpont Morgan Library.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Scott. Held January 13, 1983.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorial services. Programs and related material. Including exhibition in memory of B. Winterstseen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. G. Heywood Hill, Ltd. Including book purchases as gifts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Clothing. Turnbull & Asser, Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Weldon, Sir Thomas, Bart.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Wick-Wintersteen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. [January 27-March 23, 1978. Hawaii, Australia and Palm Beach, FL]. Re: Australian letters of introduction.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. July 15-September 3, 1985. Wainscott, Long Island, N.Y..
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Employee correspondence. Including staff memos.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. David, Jacques-Louis [School of]. "Portrait of a Man."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. [August-September 1986]. Venice. Correspondence w/ friends re: scheduling trip.
Alphabetical.
Consisting of correspondence, bank statements, account books and journals, appraisals, insurance policies, and legal agreements, among other material, this series documents approximately 50 years of the financial management of McIlhenny's assets, and to a lesser extent that of his sister, Bernice Wintersteen. McIlhenny's fine and decorative art collection, like that of his father's, was his most valuable and enduring investment. Appraisals and inventories of both collections, and insurance placed on these objects can be found in the "Appraisals and insurance" subseries. Material regarding the disposition of both collections is located in the "Estate administration" subseries. McIlhenny's income, and that of his sister's, was generated almost exclusively by trust fund accounts set up by his parents at the Girard, First Pennsylvania and Fidelity Bank. Files related to these accounts are numerous, and occupy the "Banking and investments," "Bookkeeping," and "Estate administration" subseries. McIlhenny was a continuous contributor to cultural and charitable organizations. Material documenting tax-deductible gifts of money, publications and art objects is located in the "Tax files" subseries. Household expenditures, including wages for his staffs in Philadelphia and in Ireland, can be found in the "Bookkeeping" subseries along with his personal records of investment activity.
Correspondents most heavily represented in this series are the corporate entities of Girard Bank, First Pennsylvania Bank, the law firm of Ballard, Spahr, Ingersoll and Andrews, which handled McIlhenny's tax filings and estate administration, and Cooke and Bieler, Inc., McIlhenny's investment advisers.
In each subseries the financial records of Bernice Wintersteen are filed last. Because matters of estate were so intimately shared between the siblings, material regarding the estates of their parents in the fourth subseries, "Estate administration" applies to them both.
Physical Description14 linear feet
Alphabetical by subject, Bernice Wintersteen files last.
This subseries contains material pertaining to appraisals and inventories of the estates of John D., Frances P. and Henry P. McIlhenny and Bernice Wintersteen. Of significance are photographs of furnishings at Parkgate, the former home of John D. McIlhenny's collection of art and antiques. These photographs were taken presumably in conjunction with the Federal Appraisal Company's 1910 appraisal.
Also included is insurance-related material, such as policies, invoices, receipts and correspondence with insurance brokers. A significant portion of this material pertains to fine arts insurance and can be found in folders with that title. Some other types of insurance constitute their own folders, while all other insurance material resides in folders titled "various insurance." "Various insurance" is organized into two groups, correspondence and insurance policies, reflecting original arrangement.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Inventory notes re: decorative art objects at Rittenhouse Square.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Inventory and valuation of items to remain. Prepared by Sotheby Parke Bernet.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Will of Henry P. McIlhenny. Synopsis of proposed will November 1947 and related correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Will of Henry P. McIlhenny. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by George Platt Lynes. (1 of 3).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by Ph. B. Wallace.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosenberg, Paul, 1910-1999. Including purchaes [and trades?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Schlumberger, Inc. Re: purchase of new and custom-made jewelry.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Verdura, Inc. Re: purchases of new and custom-made jewelry. Including drawings.
Alphabetical by financial institution and subject, Bernice Wintersteen files last.
This subseries contains material regarding Henry McIlhenny's banking and investment activity and consists primarily of bank statements and correspondence with banks. This material is filed separately, reflecting the original arrangement. Henry McIlhenny's major source of income was from the trust accounts set up by his father at First Pennsylvania Bank, Fidelity Bank and by his mother at Girard Bank. These and other accounts set up at the three institutions make up the bulk of McIlhenny's Philadelphia banking. Significant overseas banking took place at Northern Banking Company in Ireland. McIlhenny also set up checking accounts in other locations he traveled to with frequency, such as Italy, London, Austria, Hawaii and Long Island. Most of the material in this subseries reflects routine transactions. Subject files contain less routine transactions, such as mortgages, funds from sale of Cézanne's "White Sugar Bowl" and the establishment of a unitrust with Harvard University.
Cooke and Bieler, Inc. managed all of McIlhennys investments. This material dates from 1937 to 1984 and includes portfolio summaries and correspondence with investment recommendations, reports and invoices for services rendered.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Estates of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. First Pennsylvania Bank trust account 8309. Schedule of distribution.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Girard Bank trust account 2711-1. Account.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. John D. McIlhenny deeds of trust, 1922 and 1927. Photocopies.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. First-Forbes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "White Sugar Bowl." Re: Christie's sale.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: purchase.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Harvard College charitable remainder unitrust.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Federal income tax. Re: 1984 charitable contributions. A-M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Statement of estate account.
Alphabetical by subject, Bernice Wintersteen files last.
This subseries consists of account books for transactions made in Philadelphia and Ireland, wage account books for Glenveagh and Philadelphia staffs, investment journals for Girard Bank, First Pennsylvania Bank and Northern Banking Company, petty cash journals, and Bernice Wintersteen's account books. Special attorney books account for the transactions made by McIlhenny's secretaries, Helen Heritage and later Mary Coogan, on behalf of the household.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Household expenses. Accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Household staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Household staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Household staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Household expenses. Petty cash. Sampling of receipts.
Alphabetical by subject.
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.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. Harvard College charitable remainder unitrust.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Cemetery memorials.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Cemetery memorials.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Federal income tax. Re: 1985 charitable contributions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Prat-Puttnam.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Life insurance.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Life insurance.
Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject, Bernice Wintersteen files last. Within federal income tax folders tax forms, tax correspondence and notes come first with material related to charitable contributions last and in alphabetical order.
This subseries contains McIlhenny's, and to a lesser extent Bernice Wintersteen's, tax files. The bulk consists of federal income tax files and includes tax forms, reports, notes, inventories, appraisals, and correspondence. Most of the correspondence is with Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersol. Other correspondents include Cooke and Bieler, the United States Treasury Department, Girard Bank and First Pennsylvania Bank. There is also a significant amount of correspondence with the various organizations and institutions receiving charitable contributions, which sometimes were made as deeds of gift of art objects. As documented here, the most frequent recipients of McIlhenny's largesse were the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to which he donated numerous works of art over time, the Academy of Music, the Metroplitain Opera, and two of his alma maters, Milton Academy and Harvard University.
McIlhenny's federal income tax files span the years of 1938 to 1985. City of Philadelphia wage and federal unemployment tax files date from the 1940s to the 1980s. Less extensive files include city taxations on personal property, real estate, school income and water and sewer rents, as well as federal gift and state income taxes. Bernice Wintersteen's material includes federal income tax files from 1953 to 1966, and other city and federal filings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Milton Academy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. Harvard College charitable remainder unitrust.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Pennsylvania Hospital charitable remainder annuity trust.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Taxes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
The material in this small series documents family matters from cradle to grave. The earliest item is a note for "Little Johnny" from one of "Santa's agents" and written in 1866, the year of John D. McIlhenny's birth. The papers concerning repairs to the Plumer family mausoleum at East Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia date from 1985. The "Correspondence" subseries is the largest and consists primarily of McIlhenny's letters to his mother and to his sister, recording his experiences at summer camp and college and while on active duty in the Navy Reserve. The most detailed documentation included in the "Genealogy" subseries is three family histories that apparently were privately published. Also included are requests for biographical sketches of McIlhenny, his sister, and father for publication in journals such as Who's Who in America and the Biographical Directory of American Scholars, as well as a few letters from the elder McIlhenny's sister and cousin, tracing their Irish lineage. The final subseries, "Other," is comprised of various material formats and subjects. Most of the clippings are obituaries. Invitations, passports and a travel journal offer a glimpse of the social life enjoyed by McIlhenny's parents.
Physical Description1.5 linear feet
McIlhenny's correspondence to his mother and sister, each arranged chronologically, is followed by his correspondence to others, arranged alphabetically by recipient. Correspondence written by other relatives precedes that written by non-family, and both groups are arranged alphabetically by author.
McIlhenny penned many of the letters that comprise this subseries, writing primarily to his mother as a youngster at summer camp and as a young man in college and to his sister while on active duty in the Navy Reserve during World War II. Correspondence written by various family members and other individuals makes up the remainder, and includes glimpses of family life prior to McIlhenny's birth.
Written one to eight years after his father's death, McIlhenny's letters to his mother often make evident a young man's attempt to serve as head of the house. He advises on the upkeep of the gardens and grounds and in one letter stresses the need for a "decent household," and urges his mother to use her "Davenport resolve" in hiring staff, alluding to her maternal family ancestry. Although almost all of McIlhenny's letters from Harvard University are not dated, his references to Dunster House, which housed upper classmen, suggest 1932 and 1933, his final years as an undergraduate. Although McIlhenny writes about his studies, he reserves most of his remarks for his social activities. Having membership in the Signet Society, the Institute of 1770, the Hasty Pudding Club, DKE (probably referring to Delta Kappa Epsilon) and the Iroquois Club, McIlhenny declares "all my aspirations are realized." Apparently after completing his A.B. at Harvard, McIlhenny travels to Europe in August 1933. He seems to have had a definite agenda while in London and Paris, writing to his mother that "the desire to collect consumes me with a raging fire." As most of the letters from this trip prove, McIlhenny combatted these consuming flames with a whirlwind shopping spree, buying for himself, his mother and his sister. His purchases included some of the most notable works of art in his collection, including Delacroix's portrait of Eugene Berny d'Ouville, which he tells his mother as being "perfectly beautifully painted," and "terribly Romantic in the best way," and Renoir's pen and ink drawing of the "Dancing Couple (study for 'Le Bal a Bougival')." Even then, he considered the latter as the "high mark" in his collection. McIlhenny also had to have "The Ballet Master, Jules Perrot," a drawing by Degas. Although the work would enter McIlhenny's collection several months later, the private owner changed his mind, convincing McIlhenny that a "masterpiece has slipped though my fingers." McIlhenny was completely unsuccuessful in convincing his mother to purchase a small, early work of Peter Breughel's [sic] depicting St. Michael killing the dragon. Describing it as "very minutely painted, but not irritating in its minutiae," McIlhenny felt it had great guality and that works by the artist were extremely rare. McIlhenny presented his argument over several letters, but to no avail. Purchases for his mother included antique silver items as well as an ancient Luristan Cup. For his sister, McIlhenny purchased works by Picasso, Chirico, and Lurcat.
It appears that McIlhenny's last letters to his mother were written in the summer of 1942 when he entered the service. Since she died the following March, most of his wartime correspondence aboard the USS Bunker Hill was to his sister Bernice ("Bonnie"). Although the carrier participated in many important missions in the Pacific, McIlhenny makes few references to such events. As he often notes in his letters, censorship in correspondence was strictly enforced. McIlhenny, therefore, commented on other matters, particularly Museum activities, which included the inaugural exhibition of the McIlhenny collection bequeathed by his father and featured in the January 1944 Museum Bulletin. McIlhenny's wartime writings end at the close of 1944 when he received orders to report to the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington D.C. The correspondence that follows are letters he wrote, most as a youngster, to several other relatives, including his maternal grandmother and aunt.
The next group of correspondence was written by and to various relatives and documents some of the earliest activities of McIlhenny's immediate family. Included is a letter that McIlhenny's father wrote to his parents in March 1898 announcing his engagement to the lovely and sweet "Fanny." In another letter, written a few days after their June 15 wedding of the same year, the groom mentions removing the balloons that decorated their carriage and the slipper tacked to the trunk. The young couple was still removing the rice from their luggage as they readied for sailing to Europe for the summer. In a September letter, the bride wrote to her family of their homeward bound voyage, and particularly of what appears to have been her husband's sea sickness.
Included in the correspondence written by other individuals to McIlhenny's parents is a letter from the headmaster at Episcopal Academy, reporting on the "splendid showing" made by young Henry in his studies. The "Helme & McIlhenny" folder pertains to the gas meter manufacturing company, upon which the family's fortune was built. By 1932 the company, at the time run by McIlhenny's brother, John Jr., closed. The correspondence between several employees and McIlhenny's mother pertains to compensation for the closing.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Pope, Arthur Upham. Luristan cup, later gifted to Dumbarton Oaks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Dudensing, Valentine. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Derain, André, 1880-1954. "Le loge."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Arthur-Lucerne.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Sculpture. A.-T.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Beccafiumi, [?]. "Head of an Old Man."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Summer itineraries.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Dancing Couple, Study for 'Le Bal à Bougival.'" (1883).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Delacroix, Eugène. "Portrait of d'Eugene Berry d'Duville." (1828).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portraits at Norfolk and at Parkgate. Taken by George P. Lynes. Including McIlhenny in military uniform.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, Bernice McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Johnson-Jullian.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Clipping re: Judd, Carol (Mrs. Howard C.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Ziegler, Margaret Plumer [Aunt Marjorie].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Plumer, Marilla Phylance. Including note from "Bonnie."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ziegler, Margaret Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, George Francis. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Clippings re: McIlhenny, James. Obituary photocopies.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Correspondence. Nichols, Isabel (Mrs. H.S Prentiss).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Exterior and greenhouse photographs. Taken by George Platt Lynes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Greenhouse. Construction and later additions. Including garage alterations. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Military service. Correspondence. United-Wintersteen.
Alphabetical.
Although McIlhenny marked only a limited amount of material as "genealogy" (or "genealogy/bio"), the topic was clearly of interest not only to him but also to his father. Letters from John D. McIlhenny's sister Isabel Nichols and cousin Selina Baillie give accounts of their Scotch and Irish ancestry, as well as a link to the Huguenot refugees who settled in Ulster in the 17th century. The most detailed accounts are the three volumes, which apparently were privately published. The McIlhenny-King and Plumer writings begin with his father's and mother's relatives who were the first to settle in the United States. The third volume chronicles the activities of his grandfather and father, and was probably intended to include later information of the McIlhenny offspring. Additional biographical information of family members is included in the clippings filed in the following "Other" subseries.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, John D. to Nichols, Isabel (Mrs. H. S. Prentiss).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Himes, J. A. and Wm. Arch. McClean, comps. "History of the McIlhenny-King Families of Adams County Pennsylvania."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Barr, Norman L.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Biographical dates re: relatives and staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Correspondence w/ others.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Burke's Landed Gentry. Including Plumer genealogy.
Genre folders precede topical ones, with each grouping in alphabetical order.
This subseries is comprised of various material types and subjects. Of the former, newspaper clippings are the most numerous, and most are obituaries of John D. McIlhenny's immediate family with the exception of Carol Judd, who was Frances's niece. Childhood memorabilia include a landscape drawing most likely by Henry P. McIlhenny in his interpretation of the "cubist" style, a paper doll drawn by his sister and the baptismal certificate of their older brother, John D. Jr. A note from one of "Santa's agents" commemorates their father's first Christmas as it was written in 1866, the year he was born. The earliest documentation pertaining to Frances P. McIlhenny is an IOU (or receipt) she wrote in 1876 to her uncle for "a pretty doll." The most detailed documentation in this subseries is her journal, which is included in the "travel" subject files. Written between 1894 and 1896 to record the family's European travels, Frances describes in detail their many social activities, including a presentation at the German court, and of the sights, giving historical background to many of the places, as well as sometimes cutting commentary of natives and fellow travelers. The dedicated journalist also inserted many clippings to illustrate her accounts. Of a later date is the ephemera identified as "Social events." These invitations, primarily to luncheons and weddings, offer a glimpse of the social circle in which Henry P. McIlhenny's parents moved. "Writings" conclude the subject files, and included in those by John D. McIlhenny are his views on the value of art, published in two Philadelphia newspaper columns during his tenure as president of the Museum. In one he presents the commercial value of an art museum to its city, primarily by generating tourist dollars, and in the other, he discusses the establishment of American scholarship and the importance of a national art style.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Judd, Carol [Mrs. Howard C.]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Judd, Carol [Mrs. Howard C.].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, James. to McIlhenny, John D.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Writings of McIlhenny, John D. Including Third-party letter to editor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Writings of [Nichols], Isabel McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portraits at Norfolk and at Parkgate. Taken by George P. Lynes. Including McIlhenny in military uniform.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. Laurel Hill Cemetary map. Notes on verso. Photocopy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration / f. McIlhenny family cemetery lot.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Invitations sent to McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Passports.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Clippings re: McIlhenny, John D. Re: gas utilities.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Connoisseurship. Responses to general art inquiries.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Clippings re: Nichols, Isabel (Mrs. H. S. Prentiss). Including obituaries.
Magazine articles are arranged indivudually in alphabetical order and precede clippings, which are filed alphabetically by subject
As the number of writings in this series makes evident, both the American and European media found McIlhenny and his way of life well worth reporting. The first set of folders pertains to magazine articles, which are listed separately. In many, the titles alone underscore McIlhenny's reputation as patron of the arts and the epitome of elegance. An example is a 1984 piece in Connoisseur magazine that proclaimed: "McIlhenny's art collection is nearly perfect, so is his life." A year earlier, the same publication ran an article entitled, "America's 101 top collectors." McIlhenny was number ten. As to the man behind the art, the townhouse and country castle, Patrick Gallagher, McIlhenny's butler of almost 25 years, summarized his employer's character with an anecdote published in a 1988 article in Gentlemen's Quarterly. When a guest mistakenly drank from his finger bowl, McIlhenny picked up his own bowl and did the same. To Gallagher, such was the response of "a true gentleman." The "Clippings" folders each contain multiple newspaper articles, grouped by general topic. Most of the newspapers are Philadelphia-based. Several of the Irish clippings pertain to McIlhenny's employees at Glenveagh castle, reporting on special events such as a wedding or christening.
This series also contains several folders that document two in-depth interviews of McIlhenny. In 1984 the BBC produced "Great Collectors," and McIlhenny was one of those featured in the program. The show aired in Britain the following summer, and the video cassette sent to McIlhenny was shown at his 75th birthday party given by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A photocopy of the nearly 200-page transcript is included here along with some pre- and post-production correspondence and the BBC's film schedule. A photocopied transcript documents a 1974 interview of McIlhenny by Paul Cummings. The interview was conducted as part of the Archives of American Art's Oral History Program. There are also transcripts of a few slide lectures McIlhenny gave, as well as various drafts of an essay McIlhenny wrote about his gardens in Glenveagh, and which apparently was intended for a Dublin publication.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences
Physical Description4 linear feet
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Bernier, Rosamond (Mrs. Georges).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Consagra-Cota.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Bequest to PMA and related exhibitions. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Hilty, Wendy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Town & country.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Guinness, Desmond.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Photographs. Garden views. Including shots from "A cosmopolitan garden." Country life.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Denney, Anthony, 1913-1990.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. House & garden.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Architectural digest (Los Angeles, California: 1925).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Robin Hood Dell Concerts, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. "Current and coming." Antiques 130 (July 1986).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Christie, Manson & Woods International Inc. "Property from the collection of Henry P. McIlhenny Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. High Museum of Art. Exhibition clippings from HMA publicity department.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, H. Jeremy. Clippings from California newspapers re: San Francisco exhibit.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Picasso-Platt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti. "Philadelphians Abroad" and other writings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Photographs re: employees (Glenveagh). Edward Butler and family.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Allison, Harold A.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Butler, Edward W. [agent circa 1939-1946]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent ["land steward"] correspondence. Neely, Robert and wife.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by author]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorial services. Programs and related material. Including exhibition in memory of B. Winterstseen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, James McIlhenny. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Sale of property. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Nicoloudis, Constantine.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Lecture-related publicity. "The Philadelphia story: Great day for Irish at benefit lecture." Philadelphia inquirer, 21 March 1967. Clipping (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Etting, Gloria Braggiotti. "Philadelphians Abroad" and other writings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. La Barre-Laughlin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Princess Margaret and Earl of Snowdon. Held May 5, 1974.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Brent-Britt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Prviate collector and society column mentions.
This series documents many of the transactions that as a whole earned Henry McIlhenny the distinction of being named one of the all-time top 10 art collectors in America At the same time, it underscores the building of the McIlhenny collection as a true family affair, comprising an 80-year legacy of art patronage and connoisseurship in the fine and decorative arts. Thus, a significant amount of material pertaining to the acquisitions of McIlhenny's parents, John D. and Frances P., is intermingled in these files, as are papers documenting purchases and loans made by his sister, Bernice McIlhenny Wintersteen. This material also makes apparent how, after the death of the senior McIlhenny, the son and mother often acted as a shrewd and astute team, negotiating with dealers and galleries. Documentation of other transactions, particularly with auction houses and museums, gives some idea as to how McIlhenny and his sister handled their parents' collection as it passed to the next generation. The reputation of the McIlhenny collection and the family's willingness to make it available to others is supported in the numerous loan requests, many of which were granted, as well as the number of objects gifted to various institutions, with the biggest benefactor being the Philadelphia Museum of Art. By the number of requests granted, Henry McIlhenny also was generous in allowing visitors to his Rittenhouse Square residence, where they could view his objects in situ.
Another aspect of this series that becomes readily apparent is that different subseries contain similar materials that document similar topics, particularly purchases and loans. Based on original folder titles and occasional notations that McIlhenny made on these papers, he intentionally categorized his records in this way--judging his collection by artist, by institution, by object type or by type of activity. Also evident is is that McIlhenny constantly received requests to lend his collection. While he agreed to many, if not most, of these loans, McIlhenny also found it necessary to turn down a significant number.
The artists cited in the first subseries, "Objects by artist," attest to the different tastes of father and son. Whereas works by Old European Masters indicate the elder McIlhenny's preferences, the multiple works by Cezanne, Degas, Delacroix and Renoir define Henry McIlhenny's enthusiasm for nineteenth-century French paintings. Both the "Objects by genre" and "Dealers, museums and others" subseries make obvious the breadth of the collections built by the McIlhennys. In addition to painting and sculpture, almost every type of decorative art is represented in these papers, from furniture to fireirons, as are other objects, such as books, textiles, jewelry and gems. Also of note are other purchases McIlhenny includes in these papers, namely of items intended for everyday use as opposed to display. Orders for sets upon sets of imported china, glassware and household linens suggests McIlhenny's grand style of living and an appreciation for any and every object to be one of beauty and fine craftsmanship. Most of the documentation in the "Subjects" subseries pertains to loans, visitor requests and gifts although other files deal generally with the purchase, shipping, insuring or disposing of items. Most of the photograph files in the "Photographs and publications" subseries pertain to objects in the collections of McIlhenny and his parents. Paintings acquired by both generations are well documented as are the silverware and rugs McIlhenny's parents collected so avidly. Publications consist of several exhibition and two estate auction catalogs, as well as one scholarly article published in 1972 regarding a work by Degas that McIlhenny owned at the time.
Additional information pertaining to McIlhenny's fine and decorative art collections can be found in the "Articles, interviews and lectures" series, and the "Appraisals and insurance" subseries of the "Financial records" series.
- Bulletin (Philadelphia Museum of Art) (January 1944). "The McIlhenny collection: inaugural exhibition."
- (Public auction 6-7 November 1987). Fine Arts Company of Philadelphia, Inc. "Sale No. 704." [including estate of Henry P. McIlhenny Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance
Physical Description10 linear feet
Alphabetical by artist, and within each artist subgroup, by title.
This subseries is comprised of receipts, invoices, correspondence, loan forms, photographs, clippings, and other material documenting works of art owned, sold, or considered for purchase by Henry P. McIlhenny. Most of the files pertain to French paintings, as this was McIlhenny's particular area of collecting interest, although there are also files on the British painters whose works McIlhenny acquired to decorate his Irish castle, Glenveagh, most notably, Sir Edwin Landseer. Documentation regarding works owned by McIlhenny's father, mother, and sister is intermingled. Files related to the elder McIlhenny's collection are easily distinguished by their early date, and most commonly pertain to Old Master painters, including Sano di Pietro, Fra Mariano Angeli, and Domenico Campagnola. Such files commonly contain correspondence with W. R. Valentiner, John D. McIlhenny's personal consultant for art collection matters. A folder of additional letters from Valentiner is included in the "Dealers, museums and others" subseries. A few invoices from dealers to Valentiner as he purchased on behalf of McIlhenny are also included.
Material pertaining to McIlhenny's collection primarily dates from the late 1930s to the late 1970s, and provides a broad overview of how he built and administered his superb collection. There is significant documentation of McIlhenny's many negotiations with dealers for purchases, sometimes made in part by exchange of other works. A few files include documentation of the disposition of works through auction, including Paul Cézanne's "White Sugar Bowl," Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Judgment of Paris" and Georges Seurat's "Le Poseuses." Numerous files include incoming loan requests from museums, many of which McIlhenny granted. During periods when McIlhenny was not easily reachable, specifically when he was actively serving in the military, his sister was responsible for overseeing these requests, as evidenced in the papers.
Of particular note are two original documents dating from 1817-1821 that seemingly relate to supplies and other expenses incurred by the artist Gericault.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Hesse, Alexandre-Jean-Baptiste, 1806-1879. "The Funerary Honors Rendered to Titian, Who Died in Venice during the Plague of 1578." (circa 1833).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Leyster, Judith, 1609-1660. "Young Woman Sleeping."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Boudin, Eugène Louis, 1824-1898. "Sunset on the Seashore."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973. "Le Bouquet," "Abstraction,"La Table," "Bull Fight," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Keller, Heinrich, 1771-1832. "The Birth of Venus." (circa 1799).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Bramer, Leonard, 1596-1674. "Esther before Ahasuerus."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "White Sugar Bowl."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Fogg Art Museum. Including restorations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Fogg Art Museum. "View of Mt. Ste Victoire." Cézanne watercolor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Chardin, Jean-Siméon, 1699-1779. "Still Life with Hare." (circa 1730).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "White Sugar Bowl."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Portrait of Madame Cézanne." (1890-1892).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Un bouquet d'arbres."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. Funds from sale of Cézanne's "White Sugar Bowl."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Landseer, Edwin Henry, 1802-1873. "Ptarmigan in a Landscape," "Night," "Morning," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Portrait of Madame Cézanne." (1890-1892).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Titian, circa 1488-1576. Unidentified works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Diaz de la Peña, Narcisse Virgile, 1807-1876. "A Lady with a Dog."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Rouault, Georges, 1871-1953. "The Crucifixion." (circa 1918).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890. "Road and cottages at Saintes-Maries." (1888).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Titian, circa 1488-1576. Unidentified works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Gericault, Théodore, 1791-1824. [Head of soldier]. Including original documents re: Gericault's expenses.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Rouault, Georges, 1871-1953. "The Crucifixion." (circa 1918).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Montagne Ste. Victoire." (1885-1887).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. David, Jacques-Louis. "Portrait of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara." (circa 1805).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973. "Le Bouquet," "Abstraction,"La Table," "Bull Fight," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Prud'hon, Pierre-Paul, 1758-1823. "Bust of Female Nude." (circa 1814).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Les Poseuses." Correspondence, clipping and photograph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Feti, Domenico, circa 1589-1623. "Before the Master."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Etting, Emlen, 1905-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Diaz de la Peña, Narcisse Virgile, 1807-1876. "A Lady with a Dog."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Diaz de la Peña, Narcisse Virgile, 1807-1876. "A Lady with a Dog."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Shipping objects to Glenveagh and N.Y. dealers "from Parkgate and 1914 Rittenhouse." Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. David, Jacques-Louis. "Portrait of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara." (circa 1805).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Dalí, Salvador, 1904-. "Harpo Marx" (1937) and "Gala et l'angelus de Millet précedent immediatement l'oposition des anamorphes comiques."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Shipping objects to Glenveagh and N.Y. dealers "from Parkgate and 1914 Rittenhouse." Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Stuempfig, Walter, 1914-1970. "Back of a Man (Self-Portrait)" (1945), "Far, Far Away," "Between the Hills," "Tobias and the Angel," and "Beach Scape."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Hill, Derek.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ernest Brown & Phillips. Re: painting purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ernest Brown & Phillips. Re: painting purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Meehan-Miles.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Vergós, Pau, circa 1465-1495 and Huguet, Jaume, 1412-1492. Two panels.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosen, David. Re: restoration of various works, including unidentified David.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Agnew, Geoffrey W.G.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Re: purchase of Landseer study for Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ernest Brown & Phillips. Re: painting purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Boudin, Eugène Louis, 1824-1898. "Sunset on the Seashore."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Angeli, Mariano. Unidentified work.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Stuart, Gilbert, 1742-1786. "Portrait of John Arnit." Re: transfer from Glenveagh to Philadelphia.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Rouault, Georges, 1871-1953. "The Crucifixion." (circa 1918).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Boudin, Eugène Louis, 1824-1898. "Sunset on the Seashore."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Pietro, Sano di, 1405-1481. "Virgin and Child with Sts. Bernard and Jerome, Four Angels, and Two Seraphins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Camphuysen, [?]. [Landscape with church and cows].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Braque, Georges, 1882-1963. "Violins."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Les Poseuses." Correspondence, clipping and photograph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Neer, Aert van der, 1603-1677. "Moonlight Scene."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Leyster, Judith, 1609-1660. "Young Woman Sleeping."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Angeli, Mariano. Unidentified work.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Judgment of Paris."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Judgment of Paris."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Baigneuse."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "The Grand Boulevards." (1885).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Portrait of Mademoiselle Legrand." (1875).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919. "Judgment of Paris."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Dalí, Salvador, 1904-. "Harpo Marx" (1937) and "Gala et l'angelus de Millet précedent immediatement l'oposition des anamorphes comiques."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Matisse, Henri, 1869-1954. 'Study for 'The White Plumes'" (1919), "Blue Dress," and "Still Life."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Trombonist (Study for 'Circus Side Show')."(1887-1888).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Vuillard, Edouard, 1868-1940. "Le petit dejeuner."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Guardi, Francesco, 1712-1793. "St. Simone."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Wildenstein and Company (New York, N.Y.). Including remodeling of rooms (Chestnut Hill-Wintersteen) and loan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Degas, Edgar Germain Hilaire. "Interior," "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre," "Ballet Master, Jules Perot," and othe works. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972. "Portrait of Henry P. McIlhenny."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973. "Le Bouquet," "Abstraction,"La Table," "Bull Fight," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Rouault, Georges, 1871-1953. "The Crucifixion." (circa 1918).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Angeli, Mariano. Unidentified work.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Hartley, Marsden. "Autumn Leaves & Peppers," "Musical Sea Notes," "Red Lobster," and "Duck and Robin."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Shipping objects to Glenveagh and N.Y. dealers "from Parkgate and 1914 Rittenhouse." Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Diaz de la Peña, Narcisse Virgile, 1807-1876. "A Lady with a Dog."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Chardin, Jean-Siméon, 1699-1779. [Still life with fruit, flowers, and game].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. David, Jacques-Louis. "Portrait of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara." (circa 1805).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ferrer, Jose.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosen, David. Re: restoration of various works, including unidentified David.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Wildenstein and Company (New York, N.Y.). Including remodeling of rooms (Chestnut Hill-Wintersteen) and loan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Including traveling exhibition.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Jacques Seligmann Galleries. Including architectural element.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Carroll Carstairs Gallery.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosen, David. Re: restoration of various works, including unidentified David.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Bye, Arthur Edwin, b. 1885. Including invoices for restoration of various paintings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Rouault, Georges, 1871-1953. "The Crucifixion." (circa 1918).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972. and Ida.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972. "Portrait of Henry P. McIlhenny."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Watkins, Franklin Chenault, 1894-1972. "Death," "Resurrection," "Study for 'Death,'" and "Study for 'Resurrection.'"
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Les Poseuses." Correspondence, clipping and photograph.
Alphabetical by genre. Within each genre subgroup, alphabetically-arranged files of multiple authors precede single-author files, which are also in alphabetical order.
This subseries is comprised primarily of correspondence, invoices and receipts, and documents McIlhenny's seemingly endless appetite and appreciation in acquiring a variety of antique objects as well as numerous finer-made items for his everyday use. Spanning almost eight decades, the material pertains not only to McIlhenny's purchases for his homes in Philadelphia and Ireland but also to a number of similar dealings initiated by his parents and sister. Based on the amount of documentation, certain dealers enjoyed long and profitable ties with the family, such as the New York firm of French & Company, the British concern Mallett and Son Antiques, and Arnold Seligmann, Rey & Co. of Paris and New York.
The "Furniture" subgroup makes up the largest number of files. English and French tables, chairs and case pieces of the 16th to 18th centuries make up the most frequent purchases as do a significant number of mirrors. A few antique mantels, such as the one the senior McIlhenny bought from the early retail magnate John Wanamaker (his New York store) are also documented here, as well as a sarcophagus. Such non-furniture items have been noted in the folder title where possible. The "Silver" files underscore Henry McIlhenny's passion for collecting an array of antique items, such as a George II silver picnic set (from Asprey & Co.) While the "Ceramics" files contain papers pertaining to Meissen, Chinese, and Oriental Lowestoft pieces, there is significant documentation of McIlhenny buying more utilitarian dinnerware, albeit befitting his tastes. For example, in 1955 when his monogrammed service (including 48 dinner plates) arrived in Philadelphia, he wrote to the Portugese manufacturer that he was "almost in tears." "They got my intitials wrong! It really is a disaster." Apparently McIlhenny was pleased with their remedy to the situation since he placed another order with them in 1961 (including 72 dinner plates each for Philadelphia and Glenveagh), and again in 1973 (including approximately 25 dinner plates for each residence). Most of the "Glass" and a few of the "Textiles" files pertain to housewares, although receipts for antique brocades, garments and tapestries are also included. Purchase of a boar's head and armadillo skin is also included in this genre. The other genre groups, based on McIlhenny's classifications, are "Books," "Jewelry and gems," "Lighting fixtures", "Metalwork," "Paintings," "Sculpture," and "Stained Glass." For paintings and sculpture there is more significant documentation in the "Objects by artist" subseries. A number of folders in the "Dealers, museums and others" subseries also pertain to a variety of purchases made by McIlhenny and his family, including "everyday" items.
Within all the genre categories, papers generated from a shipping agent or customs official are often included with the seller's documentation. In some cases, papers are filed by the name of such middlemen when no accompanying dealer documentation appears to exist. It is also important to note that many invoices cover the purchase of a variety of objects, and therefore include more than one genre. While McIlhenny's original classification has been maintained, as many cross-references as possible have been made to single-author files.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Hodges, Figgis & Co. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Charles Sessler (Firm). Including book purchases as gifts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. G. Heywood Hill, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Haskell, Francis, 1928-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. E. Weyhe, Inc. Including purchases as gifts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Arthur-Lucerne.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Arnold Seligmann, Rey & Co., Inc. Including statements of account.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Eskenazi Ltd. Re: Tang dynasty horses.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Les Fils de Leon Helft. Including purchase and later valuation of Louis XIV jardiniere.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Henry Naylor [firm]. Re: mahogany and brass buckets.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Harry A. Eberhardt & Son, Inc. Including ceramic repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Joseph & Earle D. Vandekar [firm]. Re: Glenveagh purchase.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. John Bell [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Rosenbach Company. Including backgammon set.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Tiffany and Company. Re: new jewelry purchases and repairs and B. Winterstseen dinnerware.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Glass. A la-Steuben.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Flower pots. Inventory.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Sculpture. A. Palloni. Re: statues and busts for Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. M.-Mulford. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Glass. A la-Steuben.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Alfred Bullard, Inc. Re: furniture restoration.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Arthur Ackermann & Son. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. C. T. Loo, Inc. (New York, N.Y.). Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Sussel, Beatrice B.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Les Fils de Leon Helft. Including purchase and later valuation of Louis XIV jardiniere.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Acton-Leon.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Kindig, Joseph, Jr. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. John Bell [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jean Chelo [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Sheppards of the Hill. Re: Glenveagh purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. A.-Jacques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. French & Company (New York, N.Y.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. H. Burlington.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Jacques Seligmann Galleries. Including architectural element.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jones, F. Meyrick. Including tapestry frame purchased from Acton Surgey Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Partridge Fine Arts, Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Lighting. Antique-Williamsburg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Partridge Fine Arts, Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. French and Company (New York, N.Y.). Including repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. McIlhenny." Including sarcophagus. American-Joe.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. McIlhenny." Including sarcophagus. American-Joe.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Henry Naylor [firm]. Re: Glenveagh purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. David-Huang.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. McIlhenny." Including sarcophagus. American-Joe.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Independence Hall Association. Re: Signer's chair.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Mallett and Son Antiques. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Mallett-Williams, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. [and Frances P.] McIlhenny." Including mantels. John-Wildenstein, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Nadler-Yamanaka, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Thorpe Brothers, Inc. Re: conservation of two Boulle cabinets.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosenberg and Stiebel. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Rosenberg & Stiebel.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Alfred-Custer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Arthur J. Sussel Antiques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Tiffany and Company. Re: new jewelry purchases and repairs and B. Winterstseen dinnerware.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Schlumberger, Inc. Re: purchase of new and custom-made jewelry.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. S. J. Phillips, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Acton-Leon.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Fabius Freres. Including shipping agent papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Vetreria Vistosi. Re: chandelier purchase for Glenveagh. Including installation drawing and brochure.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jean Chelo [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosenberg and Stiebel. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. 120-Ireland.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. David-Hayestock.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Lighting. Antique-Williamsburg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. French and Company (New York, N.Y.). Including repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Trump, Robert T. Including antique hardware reports of 1914 Rittenhouse and Letitia Street House.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Martha de Haas Reeves [firm]. Re: purchases and repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Samuel T. Freeman & Co. Including Philadelphia staff purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wheelwright & Stevenson. Correspondence w/ Heatherley, Bernard and note.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Garden furniture.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. T.-Thomas.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Paolo Romano [firm]. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Douglas, R. Langton (Robert Langton), 1864-1951.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lalaing, Suzanne, comtesse de.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Visitor requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. John Bell [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Alfred-Craft.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Williams, [Charles F.]. Lecture re: antique carpets at Parkgate. Transcripts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Mallett and Son Antiques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Samuel T. Freeman & Co. Re: auction of silverware consigned by Henry P. McIlhenny. Including annotated catalog.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Walter H. Willson, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Stationery and other printed material. Asprey & Co.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. David-Hayestock.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. David-Huang.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Museum receipts. Including March and April 1935 special exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. S. J. Phillips, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Windows. Stained glass installation and casement repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ellis, Charles Grant, 1908-. Re: parents' rug collection.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Acton-Leon.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ramiro Leao & Co.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lindamood, Peter.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Pratesi. Re: linen purchases for Philadelphia [and Glenveagh?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jerrehian Brothers. Re: cleaning and repair of rugs and tapestries.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jean Chelo [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. [and Frances P.] McIlhenny." Including mantels. John-Wildenstein, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Rugs. "Tapestries, etc." [in collection of John D. McIlhenny?]. Annotated on verso.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Robinson & Cleaver, Ltd. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Mallett-Williams, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Stationery and other printed material. Cambridge & Co., Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Robert Denning and Vincent Fourcade, Inc.
Alphabetical by individual or corporate author. Files of multiple authors precede single-author files.
This subseries documents institutions and individuals who for the most part would contact McIlhenny in the hopes to sell, buy or borrow works of fine and decorative art and antiquities. Material pertaining to his parents' collection, including its disposition as shared between McIlhenny and his sister, is intermingled. Requests for photographs of McIlhenny's collection, permission to publish, and general art inquiries are also included. Material consists primarily of correspondence and invoices, along with a few photographs, clippings and catalogs.
Although McIlhenny refused many of the objects offered and requests for loans filed in this subseries, a significant number of purchases and some loan agreements are documented as well. Where possible, such transactions have been noted in the folder title. Additional material, primarily invoices and receipts, was added to this subseries during processing. Originally residing in general alphabetical runs, these papers, filed by firm name, pertain to the same types of purchases originally filed here, including antique and everyday objects.
This subseries also contains significant correspondence with the individuals who advised both the senior and younger McIlhenny in a number of their acquisitions. As made evident in his detailed accounts of money spent, Wilhelm R. Valentiner not only advised the elder McIlhenny, but also acted as his agent. Henry McIlhenny relied on the advice of Persian art expert Arthur Upham Pope and the dealer Paul Rosenberg, and with both he apparently developed friendships. For example, in addition to his dealings with McIlhenny and his mother over purchases of Persian ceramics and carpets, Pope on several occasions invited McIlhenny to join expeditions to India and to Persia, which led to a colorful exchange of letters. In particular was McIlhenny's decline, written in 1949, to go to Persia, noting not only his mistrust of chartered planes but also his fear of being captured by Russians during their march into the area. Through Paul Rosenberg, McIlhenny purchased works by the artists who made his collection one of the most celebrated, such as Cezanne, Gericault, and Picasso. He also assisted Rosenberg in securing a visa to the United States in 1940 and two years later, agreed to help save the dealer's art collection left behind in France "from falling into the hands of the Nazis." Also of note are the Parke-Bernet Galleries folders, which document three auctions of objects apparently held by McIlhenny's parents. The sales reports include the division of profits between McIlhenny and his sister, Bernice. Another auction documented is the one held in 1923 to which John D. McIlhenny consigned several of his Old Masters. As reported by Ehrich Galleries, the sale was a "real disaster," resulting in a $185.00 loss.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Alfred-Custer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Alfred-Craft.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Alfred-Custer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Valentiner, Wilhelm Reinhold, 1880-1958. Including third party correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Vigée-LeBrun, Elisabeth Louise, 1755-1842. "Girl in Red Shawl." Purchased by Arthur Edwin Bye.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Alfred-Custer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Utrillo, Maurice, 1883-1955. "Eglise à Savérne" and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Books. Academy-Library.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Dacre-Day.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Colefax, Sibyl, 1874-1950.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Parke-Bernet Galleries. Re: three auctions of objects consigned by McIlhenny and Wintersteen. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Paintings. Douglas, R. Langton (Robert Langton).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Askew, Constance.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Books. E. Weyhe, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. [Estate of John D. McIlhenny?]. Objects "to be sold." Notes [including purchase prices?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. 120-Ireland.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Hill, Derek, b. 1916. "Berenson in the Snow at Bagazzano" and "Portrait of Henry P. McIlhenny."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Houghton, Arthur Boyd, 1836-1875. "The Surprise." (circa 1860).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Landseer, Edwin Henry, 1802-1873. "Ptarmigan in a Landscape," "Bride of Lammermoor," and "Duchess of Bedford's hut at Glenfeshie."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. David-Huang.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Mongan, Agnes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Montagne Ste. Victoire." (1885-1887).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Robert Frank [firm]. Including purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Paolo Romano [firm]. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Acton-Leon.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. French & Company (New York, N.Y.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Books. Academy-Library.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Smith, John Saumarez.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Menzies, Angus.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. David-Huang.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Henry Naylor [firm]. Re: mahogany and brass buckets.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Books. Academy-Library.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Architectural elements, including fireplace grates. Including gift to PMA.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Chelo, Jean.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Jacques-Murphy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Lighting. Antique-Williamsburg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jean-York.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Tajirian Brothers, Inc.. Including rug cleaning and repairs at Parkgate and Wintersteen's Chestnut Hill residence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jean-York.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. I.-Metropolitan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Jacques-Murphy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Arthur-Lucerne.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Johnson, John Graver. Re: purchase of two "Stockholm pictures."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. John G. Johnson Collection (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. I.-Metropolitan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Jacques-Murphy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ross, Marvin C. (Marvin Chauncey), 1904-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Mayhew.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Mallett and Son Antiques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Martha-William, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. T. Crowther and Son, Ltd. Re: garden ornament purchases for Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Landseer, Edwin Henry, 1802-1873. "Ptarmigan in a Landscape," "Night," "Morning," and other works.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Art Associates, Inc. Re: loan to "Masterpieces of Art" exhibition at New York World's Fair.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Paintings. Bottenwieser-Willoughby.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. A.-Jacques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Parke-Bernet Galleries. Re: three auctions. Other papers including sale results and original receipts of John D. McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Miscellaneous papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Including permission to sell.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sweeney, Barbara.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Pope, Arthur Upham, 1881-1969.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Pope, Arthur Upham. Luristan cup, later gifted to Dumbarton Oaks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Pope, Arthur Upsham, 1881-1969. Re: loan of Marquand rug in N.Y. and PMA exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jean-York.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Robert Denning and Vincent Fourcade, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Robinson & Cleaver, Ltd. Re: linens for Parkgate.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Memorabilia. Presentation to Henry Francis Taylor. Photograph of presentation scroll and other papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Wildenstein and Company (New York, N.Y.). Including remodeling of rooms (Chestnut Hill-Wintersteen) and loan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Ingres, Jean-Auguste-Dominique. "Portrait of the Countess of Touron." (1812).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Vergós, Pau, circa 1465-1495 and Huguet, Jaume, 1412-1492. Two panels.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Lighting. Antique-Williamsburg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Rosenberg & Stiebel.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Various insurance correspondence and related material.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. S. J. Phillips, Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Jewelry and Gems. Bongard-Universal.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Naples-Norton.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Mallett-Williams, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Martha-William, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Bernice Wintersteen. Jewelry and fur appraisals.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Jewelry and Gems. Bongard-Universal.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Pelham-William. Including mantels appraised by Sheppards.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Correspondence. Hess, Hans Ober. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Nadler-Yamanaka, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. Alfred-Custer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Paintings. Bottenwieser-Willoughby.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Old Clock House. Re: purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jerrehian Brothers. Re: cleaning and repair of rugs and tapestries.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Nadler-Yamanaka, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Jewelry and Gems. Bongard-Universal.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Toledo Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans refused.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Martha-William, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Decorative Arts Committee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. John-Woodhouse.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Bernice Wintersteen. Jewelry and fur appraisals.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Fulco.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Lighting. Antique-Williamsburg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Wallis, G. P. Dudley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Mallett-Williams, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosen, David. Re: restoration of various works, including unidentified David.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Les Poseuses." Correspondence, clipping and photograph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Architectural elements, including fireplace grates. Including gift to PMA.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. John-Woodhouse.
Alphabetical by subject.
Although McIlhenny maintained most of the papers pertaining to his art collection and other acquisitions by the name of the relevant individual or institution, he also kept a portion filed by relevant topic. Thus "Subjects" represents yet another way McIlhenny intellectually divided material similar in format and content to the other subseries described above. Most of the "Subject" files document what could only be considered a family tradition of lending their valued paintings, sculpture and decorative art objects to a number of institutions across the country and overseas. While most of the "Loans" pertain to exhibits dating between the 1950s and 1970s, there are several from the 1930s and 1980s. The earliest documented is the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts' 1917 exhibition devoted exclusively to the paintings of John D. McIlhenny. Of course the family's long-standing ties with the Philadelphia Museum of Art is reflected in the amount of "Loans" files identified with that institution. In addition to long-term and special exhibition loans, the museum also served as a summer storage repository for many of Henry McIlhenny's paintings. Exhibitions devoted solely to his collection also are documented here, including those held at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco, 1962), the Allentown (Pennsylvania) Art Museum (1977), the High Museum of Art (Atlanta, 1984) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston of 1986. Although McIlhenny took part in planning the Boston show, it ran posthumously. "Visitors requests" comprise the next largest portion of files. McIlhenny consented to most of the requests, which came from students, a variety of clubs and schools, and several dignitaries. On occasion, he had to refuse due to his traveling schedule or to the fact that stiletto heels were ruining his carpets. "Gifts," "Loans refused," and "Reproduction requests," which consisted of requests for photographs of objects and requests to reproduce such photographs, are other original designations.
The other subject headings were assigned during processing in an attempt to give more clarity to the content of the material. The "Miscellaneous" designation was maintained with the papers regarding some purchases made by McIlhenny's parents. Although unclear at this time, perhaps that designation somehow relates to items intended for disposition.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior photograph [of library?]. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. House tour notes used by staff. Re: furnishings and family.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior photograph [of library?]. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ehrich Galleries. Re: 7 May 1923 auction of painting. Including annotated catalog.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Writings of McIlhenny, John D. Including Third-party letter to editor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Silverware. "Silver and metal." Including captions on verso. 1:2.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Ehrich Galleries. Re: 7 May 1923 auction of painting. Including annotated catalog.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Silverware. "Silver and metal." Including captions on verso. 1:2.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Valentiner, Wilhelm Reinhold, 1880-1958. Including third party correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Windows. Stained glass installation and casement repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. "Montagne Ste. Victoire." (1885-1887).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Copeland, Lammot du Pont, Mrs. Including committee minutes and reports.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Furniture. 18th and 19th century. Including items in Christie's 1987 auction and PMA gift.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Sale [attempted] of jardinieres and Chardin's "Still Life with Hare."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Various valuations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Miscellaneous papers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Various topics. Including works for conservation.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Allentown Art Museum. "French masterpieces of the 19th century from the Henry P. McIlhenny collection."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, H. Jeremy. Clippings from California newspapers re: San Francisco exhibit.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Howe, Thomas Carr, 1904-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. California Palace of the Legion of Honor. "The Henry P. McIlhenny collection: paintings, drawings and sculpture."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965. and Meta.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Societe des amis du Louvre.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. High Museum of Art. "The Henry P. McIlhenny collection: nineteenth century French and English masterpieces." Hardcover.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Exhibitions at other museums.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. James Curran [firm]. Including repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Bequest to PMA and related exhibitions. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. "Current and coming." Antiques 130 (July 1986).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Kimball, Edwin Fiske.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Pennsylvania Museum of Art. "Exhibition of old American and English silver." Catalogue. Including McIlhenny loans.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Detroit Institute of Arts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Philadelphia Museum of Art. List of proposed gifts of objects on loan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Various valuations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Toledo Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Toledo Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Walker, John, December 24, 1906-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Rathbone, Perry Townsend, 1911-. and wife ("Rettles").
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Paintings. "Portraits" [in John D. McIlhenny collection]. Including gifts to PMA and item in Christie's 1987 auction.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Modern works purchased by John D. McIlhenny at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts annual exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Furniture. "Purchases of John D. McIlhenny." Including sarcophagus. American-Joe.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Parke-Bernet Galleries. Re: three auctions of objects consigned by McIlhenny and Wintersteen. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Valentiner, Wilhelm Reinhold, 1880-1958. Including third party correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Woodhouse, Samuel W.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Paintings. "Portraits" [in John D. McIlhenny collection]. Including gifts to PMA and item in Christie's 1987 auction.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. A.-Jacques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Newberry, John S. (John Stoughton), 1910-1964. Including exhibition catalogue.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Friedlaender, Walter F., 1873-1966.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Comstock, Helen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Seurat, Georges, 1859-1891. "Les Poseuses."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de,1864-1901. "At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance." (1890). Correspondence and clippings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Geertgen tot Sint Jans. "The Crucifixion."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Greene, Stephen, 1918-1999. "The Mocking of Christ" and "Two Angels."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Tchelitchew, Pavel, 1898-1957. "The Eye" (1944), "Leaves V" (1939), "The Golden Leaf," "The Bathers," and various drawings.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965. and Meta.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Newberry, John S. (John Stoughton), 1910-1964. Including exhibition catalogue.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Sculpture. Tavender, Augusta. Re: English medieval alabasters.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Coolidge, John, 1913-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Gerdts, William H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Du Vignaud, Bertrand.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Christie, Manson & Woods International Inc. "Property from the collection of Henry P. McIlhenny Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia."
Most of the photographs pertain to objects in the collections of McIlhenny and his parents, including items passed down from parent to child. (The "Mrs. W." noted on the verso of a few prints may refer to works owned or considered by McIlhenny's sister). A few paintings appear to have been filed for reference purposes only, and it is not certain if all the decorative art objects were purchased or only offered for purchase. Also included are a few postcards, a clipping and an unidentified proof.
Like the series itself, this subseries reflects a dual arrangement as well as a dual purpose. The first group of files, comprising almost one-half of the photographs, documents objects identified by artist. Most are paintings, particularly those acquired by the younger McIlhenny. The remaining half of files is arranged by genre, and many of the objects represented seem to be those acquired by the senior McIlhenny and his wife. The genre arrangement stems from the labeling of several original envelopes. Paintings were further subdivided by their own genre, such as "portraits" and "scenic." Because almost all the paintings were unidentified, artist and title were assigned where possible during processing. Folder titles with genre designations set in quotes pertain to original identifications. The grouping and identification of the remaining photographs were assigned during processing. In both subgroups, folder titles also make reference to objects that were readily identified as gifts to the Philadelphia Museum of Art or as objects offered at the 1987 Christie's auction of the contents of McIlhenny's Rittenhouse Square residence.
In both subgroups, there are multiple prints of many of the paintings, which no doubt was done to accommodate the frequent reproduction requests the McIlhennys received. The "silver" and "rug" files, however, appear to have been made for more specific, albeit unidentified, exhibition or auction catalogs. Not only are there no multiple images of each object, but the items also are identified in greater detail. Furthermore, at least a few of the silverware items photographed are the same listed in the inventory drawn from John D. McIlhenny's original records, which is filed in the "Subject" subseries. The inventory values are no doubt the purchase prices, while the higher dollar amounts noted on the photographs probably reflect insurance values or auction estimates. (Compare, for example, the fifth silverware inventory entry--a pair of candlesticks made in London, 1733--and the related photograph, in which this candlestick is pictured with two other styles.) Several of the photographs of "Chairs, sofas, and benches" appear to be the same images published in the January 1944 bulletin published by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and devoted to the bequests of McIlhenny's parents.
Publications consist of several catalogs devoted to McIlhenny's collection as a special exhibition, as well as the catalog to Christie's 1987 auction pertaining to his estate. There is also one scholarly article published in 1972 regarding a work by Degas that McIlhenny owned at the time. Writings intended for a more general audience regarding his collection and lifestyle are part of the "Articles and interviews" series.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Paintings. "General" [in the John D. McIlhenny collection?]. Including gift to PMA.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Reproduction requests.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Jacques Seligmann & Co. Including purchases and trades.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by Ph. B. Wallace.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Appraisal of furnishings at Parkgate. John D. McIlhenny.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Eakins, Thomas, 1844-1916. "Professionals at Rehearsal." Clipping.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Modern works purchased by John D. McIlhenny at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts annual exhibitions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. "Miscellaneous" purchases of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. A.-Jacques.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Textiles. Jones, F. Meyrick. Including tapestry frame purchased from Acton Surgey Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by Ph. B. Wallace.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Estate of John D. McIlhenny. "Works sold" [?]. Notes re: silverware. Including [sale?] prices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Estate of John D. McIlhenny. Correspondence and collection inventory based on JDM's original records.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. Allentown Art Museum. Re: McIlhenny collection of 19th century French masterpieces. Incl newsletter.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Wintersteen, H. Jeremy. Clippings from California newspapers re: San Francisco exhibit.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. California Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Estate auction and sale of Rittenhouse Square house. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Miscellaneous.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Loans. High Museum of Art. Exhibition catalog illustration no. 26. Print and cover letter. (oversize).
This series documents where McIlhenny made his home and the measures he took to make each residence suitable to his tastes. Correspondence, invoices and receipts make up the bulk of the material, documenting approximately half a century of fine living, along with photographs, drawings, fabric swatches and ephemera. The "Philadelphia" subseries pertains to several addresses in the metropolitan area, including the family homestead in Germantown, McIlhenny's later home in Center City and his sister's homes in Chestnut Hill and later in Villanova. Apparently any and all residential expenses for McIlhenny and his family were paid from accounts he maintained as head of the family after his father's death, which could account for documentation of his and of his sister's homes. The second subseries, "Glenveagh," pertains primarily to McIlhenny's country getaway in the northwest of Ireland, which was nothing less than a secluded castle and garden surrounded by 24,000 acres of fields, forests, lakes and streams. A small portion of the Glenveagh material pertains to Dunlewy, another estate in the area, which McIlhenny owned apparently as a rental property for approximately ten years. The third subseries, "Gardening and related topics" reflects a passion shared by the McIlhenny family, and documents horticultural ventures from the mundane, such as lawn service, to the more innovative, such as shipping blueberry plants to cultivate in Ireland. Material consists of a variety of papers, drawings and supplier catalogs pertaining to each of the Philadelphia area gardens, as well as for Glenveagh. A few items pertain to Bonnie Wintersteen's home in Maine, which seems to have been another family retreat.
While this series contains some documentation of how McIlhenny furnished his homes, the "Art collection" series should also be consulted since McIlhenny incorporated his collection of fine and decorative arts into his style of daily life. Most of the magazine articles in the "Articles, interviews and lectures" series also pertain to McIlhenny's homes, accompanied with interior and garden illustrations. There is also a piece written by McIlhenny about the Glenveagh gardens.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures
Physical Description10.5 linear feet
Alphabetical.
Topically arranged, this material reflects issues familiar to any homeowner and to those that families such as McIlhenny's could easily afford. While most of the material pertains to McIlhenny's 35-room townhouse on Rittenhouse Square in center city Philadelphia, other family residences are also documented. The family estate, known as Parkgate, was in the Germantown section of the city on the corner of Wayne Avenue and Johnson Street, and showcased the art collection acquired by McIlhenny's father. Several of the "home maintenance and repairs" files that include papers from the 1940s pertain to work done at Parkgate. Of particular note are the window repairs that involved the installation of stained glass in casement windows. The studio of Nicola D'Ascenzo, who also served as an adviser of stained glass to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, did the work. References to Bonnie Wintersteen's homes at 8440 St. Martins Lane in the Chestnut Hill area and in Villanova are also included in the "home maintenance and repairs" files. McIlhenny and his sister sold Parkgate in 1951 to Frederick R. Mann, the City Recreation Commissioner. A public elementary school now occupies the 6340 Wayne Avenue site.
Upon selling the family home, McIlhenny purchased the first of three buildings at 19th Street on Rittenhouse Square, some of which extended back to Manning Street. McIlhenny purchased 1914 Rittenhouse Square in the fall of 1950 and five years later bought building number 1916. In 1972 he purchased number 1912. While the purchase of each building is documented here, most of the material pertains to the renovations McIlhenny made to each, which included the demolition and rebuilding of 1916. Philadelphia architect and personal friend George Roberts oversaw the renovations performed by builders J.S. Cornell & Son. Correspondence documents Roberts's input, while itemized estimates and invoices primarily detail the work of the latter. Estimated at $87,000, the renovations made in 1951 and 1952 to number 1914 alone came to more than $100,000 and included installing a garden fountain in addition to other outdoor work. Also documented in detail is the interior decorating McIlhenny commissioned in the early 1970s. While the Philadelphia firm of George Doan Inc. handled many of the staff offices and living quarters, Denning & Fourcade of New York City, appear to have furnished McIlhenny's private rooms as well as those used by his guests, including the ballroom. Catering to McIlhenny's tastes, both firms made use of antique furniture and decorative pieces, as well as custom-made items, including fabric wall coverings and draperies. Specific commissions of the New York firm include designing two mirror frames based on illustrations from the "Palaces of Leningrad" and purchasing an antique, cane-back chaise percee to be fitted over the modern lavatory. Documentation of McIlhenny's staff, although limited, also suggests his style of living. For example, in the papers regarding his request to hire a non-U.S. resident, McIlhenny points out how almost impossible it is to find a chef or cook in Philadelphia, and that his chef at Glenveagh is most suitable for the job because he has been trained to prepare foods according to McIlhenny's "particular taste and service." The payroll records in the "Financial" series offer additional employee information.
Subject file titles were assigned during processing except for the "Home maintenance and repairs" folders. The folder subtitles within that set also represent original filing, except for the "utilities" folders, which were added during processing and consist of a sampling of invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. [Various authors]. "To whom it may concern."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Photographs re: employees (Philadelphia). Edward Mahoney.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Heritage, Helen R.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Christensen, Vera [Mrs. Andrew].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Payroll.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Appraisal of the property of Henry P. McIlhenny. 1914 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1:2.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Vogel, Annie.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Various firms re: attic guest room.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Busch-Reisinger Museum. Re: stained glass windows from Parkgate. Including bulletin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. 1914 Rittenhouse Square. Photos (B/W) of various rooms and objects in situ. [Rooms identified by McIlhenny staff].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Petty cash journal.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. General Trading Company. Including Philadelphia and Glenveagh purchases.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / C. Academy of Music / f. Furnishings and Decorations Committee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Architectural digest (Los Angeles, California: 1925).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Painting and paper hanging (including Chestnut Hill).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Disston-Doyle.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Greer, Michael.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Other. Frames. APF-Julius.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Krewson, W. Stanleigh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Painting and paper hanging (including Chestnut Hill).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. 1914 Rittenhouse Square. Photos (B/W) of various rooms and objects in situ. [Rooms identified by McIlhenny staff].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. 1914 Rittenhouse Square. Polaroids of various rooms with objects in situ, including frames.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Windows. Stained glass installation and casement repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Ziegler, Carl A. to McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Greenhouse. Construction and later additions. Including garage alterations. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Walter J. Johnson & Company. Re: Parkgate.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portraits at Norfolk and at Parkgate. Taken by George P. Lynes. Including McIlhenny in military uniform.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Photographs of furnishings at Parkgate. John D. McIlhenny estate. 1:3.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lynes, George Platt, 1907-1955.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / A. Appraisals and insurance / f. Photographs of furnishings at Parkgate. John D. McIlhenny estate. 1:3.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Rugs. Unidentified [in situ at Parkgate?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / E. Photographs and publications / f. Furniture. Late 15th-17th century. Annotated on verso, including "Property of Mrs. John D. McIlhenny."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Parkgate, including sale by F. Mann.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Mann, Frederic R. Including clippings and related correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Renovations to Rittenhouse Square. Roberts, George, 1900-. Including drawing and liens release.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Renovations to Rittenhouse Square. Roberts, George, 1900-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Roberts, George, 1900-. and Mary.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Renovations to Rittenhouse Square. J. S. Cornell & Son. Including clipping re: permit to alter.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Renovations to Rittenhouse Square. J. S. Cornell & Son.
General correspondence and the property-related files that follow are chronological within each subgroup. "Other" folders are alphabetical by material type.
Having summered there since 1933 when his mother and then he rented the castle, McIlhenny purchased Glenveagh in 1938 from the widow of Harvard art historian A. Kingsley Porter. According to documentation in this collection, McIlhenny purchased, for approximately $25,000, a 19th-century, 23-bedroom castle with some of its contents and other buildings situated on more than 25,000 acres of land in an area not far from the birthplace of his grandfather, John McIlhenny. When not in Ireland, McIlhenny stayed informed through constant correspondence with his agent in residence as well as with a local solicitor. Correspondence with most of the men who served as McIlhenny's agent begins the subseries. The bulk of these writings were generated by Julian Burkitt, who held the position from 1955 until 1980, at which time he also assumed the role of superintendent of the Glenveagh National Park. The latter position, which Burkitt held until 1985, came about from McIlhenny's gift of the castle and grounds to the Irish government.
Burkitt's letters with McIlhenny offer vivid and detailed accounts of a working country estate. Discussions of livestock and deer, comments on the weather and sketches of proposed construction, such as a machinery building and byre, are among Burkitt's topics, as are updates on the gardens, greenhouses, and various repair projects. His reports on the staff occasionally contain snippets of human drama, such as the young gardener's secret departure for Scotland with a girl, which left his family "much perturbed." Burkitt's correspondence with McIlhenny's Philadelphia secretary is also included and pertains primarily to paying employees and local businesses, giving an idea of the type of goods and services needed to maintain such a productive estate. In the years preceding Burkitt's tenure, J. Allan Osborne, solicitor of Osborne & Co., gives similarly detailed and descriptive accounts in his letters to McIlhenny. In these files of correspondence, which follow the agent folders, Osborne reports and advises on numerous issues, including McIlhenny's purchase of the estate, the hiring of staff and other workers, and the earliest renovations and repairs made to the castle as well as to other buildings on the grounds. From 1939 to 1946, Osborne's commentary is particularly significant since the war prohibited travel and McIlhenny's naval commission continued to keep him stateside. Moments of melodrama also appear in a few of Osborne's letters, beginning in the fall of 1940, that pertained to McIlhenny's first agent who was brought to court years earlier on charges of seduction. Because of counter-charges of harassment and ensuing he said/she said accusations, the matter continued to appear in Osborne's letters until as late as 1952, as well as in the correspondence of others, and in the local newspapers. Two types of statements generated by Osborne & Co. follow the firm's correspondence. Itemized cost and expense statements detail the services provided by the solicitors. The estate accounts record expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of the estate and monies coming in to offset the costs.
Most of the remaining files are identified by the subjects documented, with material comprised primarily of correspondence and invoices. These subject titles were assigned during processing. Several items belonging to the previous owner are also included and made evident by folder title or pre-1938 date. The "Employee" and "Wages" files identify the household staff and are best supplemented by many of Burkitt's descriptive letters as well as some of the "Bookkeeping" records in the "Financial" series. Although material in the "Art collection" series documents most of the purchases McIlhenny made to furnish Glenveagh, the "Interior decoration" folders in this subseries also give an idea of the castle's furnishings, including orders for wallpaper, paints, window treatments and floorings, as well as a few articles of furniture and upholstery work. Most of the "Home maintenance" files deal with utilities and large applicances. The ephemera accompanying the kerosene refrigerator that McIlhenny bought in the U.S. for his castle vividly illustrates modern technology and design of the late 1930s. Several of the drawings included in the "Renovation" folders pertain to some of the other structures at Glenveagh. The old police barracks was remodeled for the estate agent's use for those months McIlhenny occupied the castle. Because of its location near a bridge, the barracks was also referred to as the "Bridge House." The cottage in the glen was redone for McIlhenny's sister and her children to use during their summer visits.
The "Property" folders primarily document the various transactions concerning the estate, beginning with the lease McIlhenny's mother took prior to her son's purchase. The next set of folders pertains to McIlhenny's purchase of Glenveagh, followed by documentation of his two-part "sale" and "transfer." Between 1974 and 1975, McIlhenny came to an agreement with the Commissioners of Public Works to sell most of his land to the Republic of Ireland for the creation of a national park. Then in 1979, McIlhenny made a gift of the castle and 15 surrounding acres, but retained the right to live there until 1982. (His last summer at Glenveagh was in 1983.) Several documents, as well as correspondence with various State officials and with McIlhenny's attorney, H. Ober Hess, pertain to these later transactions. A list of improvements gives a detailed description of buildings and other property features McIlhenny financed, while Sotheby's valuation of furniture, furnishings and works of art that were to remain in the castle suggest its furnishings when he lived there.
The "Photographs" folders attest to the spectacular views afforded by McIlhenny's 25,000-acre retreat, including the meticulously designed gardens and greenhouses. Several folders pertain to photographs used in magazine articles featuring Glenveagh. Casual outdoor shots of McIhenny are also included. Included in the "Other" files are papers related to the dance festival the former owner, Mrs. Porte,r held annually at Glenveagh. The final set of folders pertains to the Dunlewy property, which McIlhenny purchased in 1943. Although McIhenny paid for a staff and renovation work, it does not appear that he ever stayed at Dunlewy before selling it in 1952.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh-related [?] Including hunting, social events and court proceeding, as reported in Irish press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Neely, Sarah.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh-related [?] Including hunting, social events and court proceeding, as reported in Irish press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Allison, Harold A.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: purchase.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. MacLennan, Malcolm.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Shipping objects to Glenveagh. Fraser and Walker, Inc. [U.S. shipper].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Employee pension plan re: Burkitt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / A. Objects by artist / f. Stuart, Gilbert, 1742-1786. "Portrait of John Arnit." Re: transfer from Glenveagh to Philadelphia.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Nadler-Yamanaka, unidentified.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Payroll. Material removed from 1960-1964 journal. Including Glenveagh info.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Fábrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Ball and Ball. Re: brass hardware for Philadelphia and Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Household staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. University of Pennsylvania. Morris Arboretum. Re: Italian terracotta pots.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Correspondence. Hess, Hans Ober. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Household staff.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Glenveagh estate wage accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Bugliani-Butler.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh-related [?] Including hunting, social events and court proceeding, as reported in Irish press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ireland. Office of the Revenue Commissioners.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Floor plan "A" of cottage in the glen. Prepared by Robert Colhoun Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Floor plan of old police barracks. Prepared by Robert Colhoun Ltd. Including explanatory notes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Allison, Harold A.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Correspondence re: purchase.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Dunlewy church ground graveyard.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Tax correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Osborne & Co. statements of estate account.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. Northern Banking Company checking account no. 1 statements.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Doohan, James.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Photographs re: employees (Glenveagh). Edward Butler and family.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Correspondence. Hess, Hans Ober. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Bergdoll-Beveridge.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Inventory and valuation of items to remain. Prepared by Sotheby Parke Bernet.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. United Motors Service.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. List of improvements since 1937.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Glenveagh and Dunlewy. Account book. 1:2.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Individual staff members.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Gaffken-Garrett.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Invoices re: renovations and repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Invoices re: home furnishings, including carpeting.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co. Invoice re: 1975 valuation of Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Inventory and valuation of items to remain. Prepared by Sotheby Parke Bernet.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Employee pension plan re: Burkitt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Home maintenance and repair. Various projects re: castle and grounds. Lists.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. Correspondence. Hess, Hans Ober. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Gibney, Frank.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Robert Colhoun Ltd. Itemized "original estimates...Reilly's to bridges."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Dunlewy. Invoices re: renovations and repairs.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Floor plan "A" of cottage in the glen. Prepared by Robert Colhoun Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Gibney, Frank.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Michael Scott and Associates.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Property. Sale and transfer. List of improvements since 1937.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Wage accounts. Workmen on building projects.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Falcarragh Fife & Drum Band.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Glenveagh estate wage accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Glenveagh estate wage accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Agent correspondence. Burkitt, Julian F. H.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping / f. Glenveagh estate wage accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Household expenses. Accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Stafford, Sandy. Including expense accounts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. Various firms.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Roper, Lanning. "A cosmopolitan garden: Glenveagh Castle, Co. Donegal." Country life [Irish number] 158 (24 May 1973): 1468-70.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Symes, L. G. M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Correspondence. Including 1942 tax filing.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / B. Banking and investments / f. Germantown Trust Company and First Pennsylvania Bank agency account correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Crankshaw, Nellie.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. O'Donnell, Patrick. Including invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ferry, Mary.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Doogan, Hugh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Stokes, May Margaret Egan.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Parker, Dehra.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. O'Donnell, Nora.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Interior decoration. R. Strahan & Co. Ltd.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Renovations. James Johnston & Sons. Including Dunlewy projects.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Interior decoration. McCosker & Sons. Including Dunlewy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Osborne & Co. Statement of estate account.
Corporate and individual authors precede subject files. Both subgroups are alphabetically arranged. Files identified by corporation include location by state or country, noted in brackets.
Most of the material, filed by corporate or individual name, consists of invoices and receipts from nurseries in the United States and Europe. Folder titles include business locations noted in brackets. Almost all invoices are itemized, detailing the types of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees used to landscape the various residences. Two landscape contractors particularly well documented include F.D. Moore & Sons and Upper Bank Nurseries. The former serviced Parkgate and Bernice Wintersteen's home at Chestnut Hil, and the latter worked primarily at Rittenhouse Square. Many folders also include correspondence, notes and catalogs. The folder of blueprint drawings designed by landscape architects Wheelright & Stevenson pertains to Parkgate. In regard to Glenveagh, McIlhenny's correspondence with James Russell in the "Sunningdale Nurseries" files offers significant documentation of the plantings and garden designs there. McIlhenny also consulted with noted garden designer and journalist Lanning Roper on seasonal plantings at Glenveagh. Although only a few of Roper's invoices exist in this subseries, some of his letters with McIlhenny in the "Correspondence" series highlight his expertise.
In addition to documenting the plantings and maintenance of the various gardens and grounds held by the family, McIlhenny's passion for flowers and for sharing his horticultural expertise with others also becomes evident. While stationed in Virginia, the young lieutenant patronized a few local florists, sending holiday corsages for several women in New York, Columbus and Norfolk. In other years to his overseas acquaintances, such as the Countess Bismark of Italy and the Marchioness of Londonderry, McIlhenny occasionally sent plantings of sweet corn, watermelon and cucumbers, buying from seed and gardening firms across the country. For almost thirty years, McIlhenny ordered regularly and frequently from several Philadelphia florists, spending as much as $500 some months to decorate his home. Some invoices make note of which flowers would adorn a particular room, while other invoices refer to grander arrangements no doubt for McIlhenny's dinner parties. Even the Savoy Steak Shoppe served as an outlet for fresh cut flowers. In remembering friends and family, McIlhenny preferred to say it with flowers as well, sending numerous arrangements through local florists, such as Pennock.
Most of the files identified by subject pertain to specific flower and plant types. The "Greenhouse" files pertain to the construction and later renovation of such a structure at Parkgate. Philadelphia architect Carl A. Ziegler oversaw the work, which in 1938 cost $3,800.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Allen-Auth.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Rosse, Laurence Michael Harvey Parsons, Earl of. Including third-party and Trinity College newsletters.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Flower and plant type. Camellia.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Horticulture society memberships. Correspondence and ephemera.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wheelwright & Stevenson. Planting plans and entrance post designs for Parkgate. Blueprints (3).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Flower and plant type. Orchids.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Reference. Catalogs. Various. B-G.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wheelwright & Stevenson. Correspondence w/ Heatherley, Bernard and note.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ireland. Consulate General (New York, N.Y.); Ireland. Dept. of Agriculture. Including related correspondents.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Reference. Catalogues. Various, J-P.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wheelwright & Stevenson. Planting plans and entrance post designs for Parkgate. Blueprints (3).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Leitrim, Anne, Countess of.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Sale of plants, pots and flowers. Various lists.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Lansdowne Estate [Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Roper, Lanning.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Tyson, Helen R.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wilson, Guy L. [Northern Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Flower and plant type. Orchids.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Burpee, W. Atlee, Jr.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Reference. Catalogs. Various, S-W. Including notes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Hugh B. Barclay [firm] [PA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. Heatherley, Bernard.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. John W. Hohlefelder, Inc. [PA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. F. D. Moore & Sons [PA]. Correspondence re: Parkgate. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Horticulture society memberships. Correspondence and ephemera.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Reference. Catalogs. Various, S-W. Including notes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. United States. Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. Re: orchid import regulations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. O'Donnell, Patrick. Including invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Descanso Distributors Inc. [CA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Forbes, Margaret L. (Mrs. Edward W.) [MA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ireland. Consulate General (New York, N.Y.); Ireland. Dept. of Agriculture. Including related correspondents.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. United States. Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. Re: orchid import regulations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Forbes, Margaret L. (Mrs. Edward W.) [MA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Tyson, Helen R. [PA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Ceramics. Fábrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Metalwork. M.S. Rau, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Photographs. Garden views. Including shots from "A cosmopolitan garden." Country life.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Forrest, Mary.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Ziegler, Carl A. to McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ziegler, Margaret Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Exterior and greenhouse photographs. Taken by George Platt Lynes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Garden Club of America
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. F. D. Moore & Sons [PA]. Correspondence re: Parkgate. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Whitney, Louisa Newlin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Geo. W. Park Seed Co., Inc. [SC].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. John Scheepers, Inc. [N.Y.].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. W. Atlee Burpee Company [PA].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Wilson, Guy L. [Northern Ireland].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania).
This series documents McIlhenny's lifetime of service and philanthropy to numerous institutions in Philadelphia and in Ireland. Always committed to supporting local causes, and especially those related to his passions of art, music, gardening, and interior design, McIlhenny donated to these organizations and served on many of their boards and committees. This series consists of a variety of material, including correspondence, invoices and receipts, ephemera, and meeting minutes, the bulk of which relates to McIlhenny's affiliation with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Orchestra Association, the Academy of Music and the Metropolitan Opera. Material pertaining to contributions made by McIlhenny's mother and by his sister is also included and processed separately.
Physical Description5.5 linear feet
Correspondence arranged chronologically, followed by alphabetical subjects.
This subseries consists of correspondence with Museum personnel, memos, invoices and receipts, meeting minutes, and committee lists related to certain aspects of Henry McIlhenny's long-standing affiliation with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As donor, curator, vice president, chairman of the Board, and member of multiple committees and boards, McIlhenny wore many hats at the Museum. Records generated from his 30-year tenure as a curator of decorative arts can be found in the Decorative Arts Department Records, and material related to his gifts to the PMA can be found in this collection throughout the "Art collection" series and in the "Estate administration" and "Tax files" subseries of the "Financial' series. Spanning five decades, this subseries documents McIlhenny's continuous efforts on behalf of the Museum in all other capacities. McIlhenny had a penchant and knack for fundraising, applying his skills to raise money for the Henry Clifford Fund and Capital Development Program. Evidence of soliciting can also be found in the "Cultivation and solicitation" and "Centennial Gifts Committee" files.
This subseries also contains material generated by McIlhenny's mother and by his sister. Of note is the material related to Frances P. McIlhenny's funding of early painting exhibitions organized by her son.
Decorative Arts Department Records / III. McIlhenny correspondence
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / D. Estate administration
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Zieget, Julius. Third-party letter.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Military service. Correspondence. United-Wintersteen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Marceau, Henri, 1896-1969.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Kimball, Edwin Fiske.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis) b. 1891. and Anna. Including correspondence w/ B. Wintersteen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Clifford, Henry. and Esther.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Various U.S. Congressman. Re: Tax Reform Act of 1969 and charitable contributions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Various state representatives. Re: museum funding.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Lecture re: collection of John D. and Frances P. McIlhenny. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Ms, Ts.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Cocktail party for Advisory Committee to PMA exhibition "Treasures of Early Irish Art." Held December 8, 1978.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Scott, Robert Montgomery.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Herdman-Hines.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Boggs, Jean Sutherland.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Anderson, Robert O., 1917-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. d'Harnoncourt, Anne, 1943-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Trump, Robert T. Including antique hardware reports of 1914 Rittenhouse and Letitia Street House.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis) b. 1891. and Anna. Including correspondence w/ B. Wintersteen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portrait at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Arms and armor gallery.
Correspondence arranged chronologically, with general preceding individual author files. Alphabetical subject files follow.
This subseries contains correspondence, memos, ephemera, and meeting minutes, among other material, that describe McIlhenny's 55-year relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra Association. The earliest record of membership is from 1937. Two years later McIlhenny was elected member of the Board of Directors, and the following year Vice Chairman. He also served as Chairman of the Artistic Policy Committee from 1967, a committee designed to make decisions about artists and programming, and was instrumental in organizing student concerts. McIlhenny also dedicated his time to fundraising, working on fund drives, marathons and the membership campaign. McIlhenny remained a contributor throughout his life.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Balis, C. Wanton, Jr.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Levant, Oscar, 1906-1972.
General correspondence followed by alphabetical subject files.
Although the Academy of Music was the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the latter was named the Academy's "parent corporation," the administration of the two organizations remained separate. This subseries contains files related to McIlhenny's work with the Academy of Music. Documentation includes various materials related to concert programming, fundraising and building upkeep. Appointed Director of the Academy in 1958, McIlhenny also served on various committees and the Board of Trustees.
Despite a 1958 letter indicating a consolidation of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Music and the Philadelphia Opera Association and organizational chart revised in 1971 to include the Philadelphia Orchestra Association as the Academy's "parent corporation," the administration of these organizations remained distinct.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portrait at Rittenhouse Square. Taken for Academy of Music anniversary concert program.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. George Doan, Inc.
Alphabetical, with correspondence by author followed by subjects.
This subseries documents McIlhenny's dedication to bringing performances of the New York based Metropolitan Opera to Philadelphia. Consisting of correspondence and subject files, this subseries reflects McIlhenny's work in fundraising, public relations, concert programming, and other administrative issues.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Ryan, "Nin" [Mrs. John Barry].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Newton, Caroline, 1893-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Belmont, Eleanor Robson, 1879-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Garfield, Zalmon H.
Alphabetical by organization.
This subseries pertains to McIlhenny's association with numerous institutions in Philadelphia and in Ireland, and spans more than half a century of monetary support, memberships, and various levels of personal involvement. Material consists of correspondence, invoices and receipts, and ephemera. Because of the tax deductions associated with many of McIlhenny's contributions, a significant amount of related material can be found in the "Tax files" subseries of the "Financial records" series. This subseries also includes material generated by McIlhenny's sister and by his mother, and corresponding files are titled as such.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Prat-Puttnam.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Annenberg, Lee.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Masters, Brian.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. McCallum, Ian.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Chase, Lucia.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Harvard University. Board of Overseers. Visiting Committee to the Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Kuhn, Charles L.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Thacher, John S.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. English-Eyre.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Harvard University. Board of Overseers. Visiting Committee to Depatment of Fine Arts and Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Mongan, Agnes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965. and Meta.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. Fogg Art Museum. "View of Mt. Ste Victoire." Cézanne watercolor.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Robin Hood Dell Concerts, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / C. Gardening and related topics / f. Horticulture society memberships. Correspondence and ephemera.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Forbes, Edward Waldo.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Coolidge, John, 1913-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Fogg Art Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Busch-Reisinger Museum.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Byzantine Institute of America
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / E. Tax files / f. Federal income tax. Re: 1981 charitable contributions.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. "Parties."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.). Including loans and membership mailing.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / D. Subjects / f. Gifts. National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.)
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Copeland, Lammot du Pont, Mrs. Including committee minutes and reports.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Biddle, James.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Interior decoration. Scalamandré (Firm). Re: upholstery. Including gift to Powel House (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Powel House.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Ryskamp, Charles.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Cruikshank, Burleigh, 1890-1982.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Affiliations.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Friends of the Robin Hood Dell.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Rosse-Rudkin.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Klein, William M.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
This series touches on other aspects of McIlhenny's life and lifestyle. In particular are his flair for entertaining and his passion for globetrotting, each of which is documented, respectively, in the "Social events" and "Travel" subseries. Comprised of correspondence, invoices, numerous lists and notes, and frequently revised itineraries, each subseries underscores McIlhenny's attention to detail and adherence to doing everything in grand style. The third subseries, "Various," consists of an assortment of documentation, identified either by material type or subject. An example of the former is the set of folders identified as "Invoices." Selected during processing, these papers give a sampling of the types of goods and services McIlhenny purchased regularly, thus offering a snapshot of class economics and consumerism. The largest set of subject-related folders pertains to McIlhenny's military service during and after World War II. McIlhenny enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve. Most of the material consists of correspondence and directives issued from USNR offices and related departments.
Physical Description4.5 linear feet
Chronological, with multiple event "Parties" folders preceding individual event folders. Folders identified by material type end the subseries.
Most of this material pertains to the frequent luncheons, teas, and cocktail and dinner parties McIlhenny hosted in the vast ballroom of his Philadelphia townhouse. Usually these affairs were given for visiting diplomats, artists, museum directors, and other prominent professionals and socialites. Many were held in connection with special events occurring in Philadelphia at that time, such as an exhibition opening, lecture, annual association meeting or concert. The folders contain various materials created in the process of party planning, such as engraved invitations, guest lists, telegrams, menu and staffing notes, invoices, and individual guest replies. The bulk of material dates from the mid-1960s to early 1980s. The "Parties" folders document a number of events from a particular year, while most of the folders that follow pertain to individual events. Of note is the 1974 dinner McIlhenny co-hosted with the Walter Annenbergs in honor of Princess Margaret and her husband the Earl of Snowdon. Some of the party details documented include a proposal for floral decorations throughout the house, orchestral arrangements, and vintage wine and champagne selections with specific serving instructions. Unexpected in comparison is the grocery order including boxes of Ritz and Wheat Thins crackers and instant potatoes. Nonetheless, according to a letter from the Princess's equerry, the guests of honor were more than pleased, "and if the truth be told, the superb dinner was one of the highlights of [their] entire North American tour!" The celebration of McIlhenny's 70th birthday is the one event he did not host, and most of the material in that folder consists of thank-you telegrams. The last two folders entitled "Invitations" and "Memorabilia" also pertain to events to which McIlhenny was invited. The invitations date from the early 1980s and, therefore, can only be a sampling of the types of affairs McIlhenny was asked to attend. The memorabilia folder underscores McIlhenny's international social standing, and consists of a special pass to Westminster Abbey for the 1953 coronation rehearsal, an invitation to meet Queen Mary in 1939 at a reception held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and a program from a 1979 dinner at a Philadelphia hotel in honor of the British Consul-General. The many times McIlhenny had individuals and groups to his house to view his collection and home are documented in the "Visitor requests" folders in the "Subject" subseries of the "Art collection" series.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Mondale-Morley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / E. Various affiliations / f. Milton Academy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Carlsmith-Cavanaugh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Humbert II, King of Italy, 1904-. Note.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Groceries. Various firms. Including liquors and wines.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Visit of Princess Margaret and Earl of Snowdon to Philadelphia. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Louchheim-Lyons.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Astor, Brooke.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Louchheim-Lyons.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Scott, Robert Montgomery.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Rishel, Joseph J. and Anne d'Harnoncourt.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Fizdale, Robert.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Social events. Invitations, most to weddings.
Set of individual trip folders are chronological by travel dates. Remaining sets are alphabetical.
Comprised primarily of correspondence and itineraries, this subseries documents 30 years of McIlhenny's worldwide travels, from Palm Beach to Bangkok, and often in the company of friends as well as members of his household staff. Approximate travel dates and destinations identify the first set of folders. Most readily apparent is that until 1985, McIlhenny spent his summers in Europe. From May through early October, he would divide his time between Glenveagh, his country estate in northern Ireland, and cities such as London, Venice, Rome and Madrid. By no later than 1967, McIlhenny also became a regular client to one of the health spas in Montecatini, Italy, where he'd take his annual cure. His earliest documented visit to a spa, however, was in 1957 when he stayed at Poggio Terme on the island of Elba. Almost every summer, McIlhenny also attended the music festival in Salzburg, Austria, as well as the Munich Opera Festival. Some of his European jaunts included two-week cruises on private yachts through the Greek Islands. Although his last summer in Europe was in 1984, McIlhenny's last time at Glenveagh was the previous year when he gifted the estate to the Irish government. The last two folders in this group pertain to trips McIlhenny was planning at the time of his death. The second set of folders pertains to the hotels, travel agencies and yacht rental companies McIlhenny used. The hotels represented here are the only ones documented through correspondence. Additional information can be found in the "Financial records" series, in the account books of the "Bookkeeping" subseries. Those records pertain to 1950 to 1972 expenses. The American Express invoices processed in the "Various" subseries of the "Other subject" series primarily reflect travel expenses, including hotel accommodations, from the fall of 1973 through the spring of 1986. The "Travel agent" folders consist of itineraries and invoices. It should be noted that this material documents trips in addition to those listed in the first set. The "Yacht rental" folders pertain to the summer Greek excursions. Material consists of correspondence, contracts, and photographs and drawings of the various boats for hire. The folders of the final set are identified by document type. Most are McIlhenny's passports, which illustrate over a thirty-year period the young to seasoned traveler.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / II. Financial records / C. Bookkeeping
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. [Various authors.] "Far East."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Jones, John W. (John Wesley), 1907-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. [Various authors.] "South America"
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. [Various authors.] "South America"
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Travel agents. First Pennsylvania Bank. Travel dept.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Travel agents. Various. Including overseas agency.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. [Various authors]. "Australia."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. Travel agents. Love Travel Agency, Inc.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Annenberg, Lee. and Walter H. Annenberg.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. February 11-25, [1971]. Guadaloupe. French West Indies. Flight itinerary only.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. [Various authors.] "San Francisco."
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / B. Travel / f. [January 27-March 23, 1978. Hawaii, Australia and Palm Beach, FL]. Re: Australian letters of introduction.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Koutsoukellis, Basil C. Letter to B. Wintersteen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Stamatis & Co. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Nicoloudis, Constantine.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Travel. Passport. McIlhenny, John D. and family.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Crosby, Caresse, 1892-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Alphabetical.
Various topics and document types make up this subseries, and the amount of documentation per title varies from a single to multiple folders. The set of "Invoice" folders, selected during processing, details purchases ranging from household products to custom-made suits and shoes, and thus suggest the cost of McIlhenny's lifestyle. [See the "Arrangement" note at the collection level for a detailed explanation of the processing protocol determined for invoices.] The invoices are subdivided into the general categories described here. Based on many of the "Clothing" invoices, McIlhenny preferred London's haberdashers. While Turnbull & Asser supplied most of his shirts and ties, Lesley and Roberts, as well as Hayward, custom-made his suits. For more than 20 years, McIlhenny purchased his footwear from Peal & Co. He also did business with several Irish tailors and retailers, ordering for himself and others, including suits and caps for his chauffeurs at Glenveagh. Although at least one of the "Textiles" invoices pertains to fabrics for the home, yards of a variety of tweeds were bought for clothing. The invoices filed as "Groceries" and "Toiletries" reflect some of the purchases needed to maintain two household staffs, as well as dinner guests and overnight visitors. The material also gives a glimpse of popular marketing and consumer preferences since most of the packaged goods are noted by specific brand name. In fact certain products, such as Tetley tea and Sweet'N Low sugar substitute were purchased regularly from a Philadelphia supermarket for shipment to Glenveagh. An unidentified "Italian coffee" was also often included. Most of the "Groceries" invoices, however, pertain to Irish entities and include butchers, and merchants of produce, seafood, and liquors. One of the more diverse vendors was McClafferty's, which billed itself as a general grocer, wine and spirits merchant, potato exporter and funeral undertaker. Other folders pertaining to activities at Glenveagh include purchases of deer as well as fishing equipment and rifles. The "Tuition" folders offer a sampling of the cost of Irish boarding schools. As part of his agent's compensation, McIlhenny paid for the schooling of Julian Burkitt's four children. Most of the "various" purchases and services McIlhenny charged to his American Express pertain to travel expenses. The Wanamaker charges were primarily for household items and linens.
Most of the "Military service" documentation consists of correspondence with the various offices and departments related to the United States Naval Reserve. McIlhenny applied for and received his commission as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade, in the Aviation Volunteer Special Class of the USNR in April 1942. He was released from active duty in January 1946 and received his honorable discharge in 1954 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. A history of the USS Bunker Hill, the warship aboard which McIlhenny served while in the Pacific is included here. The other two folders of correspondence, dating from 1941 and 1942, are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and pertain primarily to McIlhenny's earlier attempts to join the Office of Coordinator of Information and Naval Intelligence. McIlhenny felt his familiarity and land ownership in Northern Ireland could be of particular use in the war effort. In a February 1942 letter to the Office of the Vice President of the United States, McIlhenny notes that large homes, such as his Glenveagh castle, could serve as a hospital, and a local landowner, such as himself, could serve as an unofficial observer, which he was certain the Axis already had. According to a letter written several months later by his brother-in-law to a vice-admiral on the Inter-American Defense Board, McIlhenny was requested by the U.S. government to write a handbook for American servicemen going to Northern Ireland because he was so familiar with the area. A copy of the guide is included here. Despite McIlhenny's qualifications, Washington never took him up on his offer, and McIlhenny did not return to Ireland until after the war. Having the means to make the best of his situation, McIlhenny rented two furnished residences while stationed stateside. The lease agreements are included in the "Other papers" folder. In the summer of 1942, McIlhenny became an assistant engineering officer at Monogram Field, an auxiliary air station to the Norfolk Naval Base, located in Driver, Virginia. He rented a fully furnished house in Norfolk for a year, writing to his mother that he planned to divide his time between Monogram and "923" [Graydon Avenue]. In October 1944, McIlhenny received orders to report to the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, D.C. In January 1945, he rented a furnished duplex in the city and apparently remained there for a year, until his release from active duty. The lease not only covered the apartment, which included a drawing room, dining room, two bedrooms and two baths, but an adjoining facility, consisting of two servant's rooms and two baths. McIlhenny's letters to his mother and sister while in service are part of the "Correspondence" subseries of the "Family papers" series.
Other topics and document types include an early 19th-century volume published in Paris on the life of the French statesman and duke of Parma, Jean Jacques Regis de Cambacérès. According to related documentation, McIlhenny supposedly owned furniture belonging to the Frenchman, and this book was found in one of his pieces. McIlhenny's mother apparently made use of the diathermy apparatus, documented by a certificate of registration. Through electric current, this therapeutic device generated heat in order to increase blood circulation and was used in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis and bursitis.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / B. Genealogy / f. Notes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Weekly schedules.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Porter, Lucy Kingsley.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Donegal Service Depot. Including third party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Harris-Hayward.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Thurber-Tynte.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. McClafferty, Hannah. Including third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Miscellaneous.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by author]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. "S".
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Prioleau Smoked Salmon. Re: export to America
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / A. Social events / f. Dinner for Princess Margaret and Earl of Snowdon. Held May 5, 1974.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Home maintenance and repair. Appliances and other electric products. Sampling of invoices.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Ammunition permit.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Jackson-Johnsen.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Silver. Asprey & Co.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / B. Objects by genre / f. Other. Frames. APF-Julius.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Stationery. Samples and miscellaneous notes.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Oxford University Press. Including invoices for postcards of Glenveagh.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. "J". Including invoices and third-party.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Robinson, Edward G.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Gingold, Hermione, 1897-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / V. Art collection / C. Dealers, museums, and others / f. Rosen, David. Re: restoration of various works, including unidentified David.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Allen-Auth.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Scott, Robert Montgomery.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Memorial tributes. Including B. Wintersteen. (oversize).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. Ziegler, Carl A. to McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Correspondence.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Portraits at Norfolk and at Parkgate. Taken by George P. Lynes. Including McIlhenny in military uniform.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Tilghman, Frances F.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / IV. Articles, interviews and lectures / f. Clippings. Glenveagh-related [?] Including hunting, social events and court proceeding, as reported in Irish press.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / B. Glenveagh / f. Employee lists.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Employee correspondence. Including staff memos.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. West, Hazel V. [and husband, A.W.?].
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 2. Ireland / f. Deer. [by author]
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / A. Correspondence / f. McIlhenny, Frances Plumer.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Lynes, George Platt, 1907-1955.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Military service. Other papers and photograph.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VI. Residences / A. Philadelphia / f. Parkgate. Interior photographs. Taken by George Platt Lynes. (1 of 3).
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / III. Family papers / C. Other / f. Photographs. McIlhenny, Henry P., as a boy.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / A. Philadelphia Museum of Art / f. Photographs and postcard booklet.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / B. 1976-1986 / f. Markevitch-Maynard.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VII. Affiliations / C. Academy of Music / f. 115 Anniversary Concert and Ball program.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / I. Correspondence / A. 1927-1975 / 1. Philadelphia / f. Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Stationery and other printed material. Priestly Printers.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Engagement calendars.
Henry P. McIlhenny Papers / VIII. Other subjects / C. Various / f. Invoices. Clothing. Various firms.