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Wagstaff, Samuel J. print view role Collector Dealer/Gallery dates 1921-1987 city New York City state NY other cities Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; sex M historical notes Samuel Wagstaff was an art collector, curator and dealer. He was a curator of 20th century art at the Wadsworth Atheneum (1961-1968) and at the Detroit Institute of Arts (1968-1971). In 1973 Wagstaff began collecting photographs. He moved to New York and amassed a collection of photographs focusing on American, British and French works from the 19th century. decades of activity 1960-1970 1970-1980 1980-1990 updated 03/22/2024 12:09:30 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) Search Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 Samuel Wagstaff papers, 1962-1984. see details... The Getty Research Institute Research Libraries, Archives and Special Collections Samuel Wagstaff papers, 1796-1987 (bulk 1952-1986) see details... The Getty Research Institute Research Libraries, Archives and Special Collections Sam Wagstaff postcard collection, ca. 1880-1980. see details... The Museum of Modern Art Library and Archives Artist file: Wagstaff, Samuel J.; miscellaneous uncataloged material. see details... «  back