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Bender, William H., 1894- print view role Collector dates 1894- city New York City state NY sex M historical notes Insurance businessman and American art collector; New York, N.Y. Among his early interests were "The Eight" group of painters: Robert Henri, George Luks, Everett Shinn, Arthur B. Davies, Ernest Lawson, John Sloan, William Glackens, and Maurice Prendergast. He later became an avid collector of Lillian Genth, and was designated her executor. decades of activity 1930-1940 1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 updated 02/14/2025 10:12:23 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 William H. Bender papers, [ca. 1940-]1972. see details... Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 Lillian Genth papers, 1904-1958. see details... «  back