Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Rockefeller, David, 1915-
| title | Archives pamphlet file: Rockefeller, David : miscellaneous uncataloged material. | repository | The Museum of Modern Art |
| description | Pamphlet file The folder may include clippings, correspondence, memoranda, press releases, brochures, announcements, reviews, invitations, obituaries and other ephemeral material relevant to the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and its history. Location MoMA Manhattan Archives Pamphlet File Call Number Rockefeller, David |
| extent | 1 folder |
| formats | Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | https://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991011484909707141 |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:53 |
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| title | Rockefeller Family Archives, 1819-1990, 1879-1961 (bulk). | repository | Rockefeller Archive Center |
| description | The Rockefeller Family Archives document the careers and activities of three generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the founderof the family fortune, John D. Rockefeller and including his son and grandson, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and John D. Rockefeller III, and their families and associates. Bio/History: John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of Standard Oil (1870) and philanthropist./ With the advice of his adviser Frederick T. Gates (1853-1929) and son, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874-1960), Rockefeller developed an orderly system of philanthropic giving. He established the Rockefeller Institutefor Medical Research (1901), the General Education Board (1902), the Rockefeller Foundation (1913), and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Foundation (1918), each of which he endowed with large amounts. He was alsothe principal benefactor of the University of Chicago (1891ff.) John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who joined his father's office in New York in 1897, oversaw the expansion and diversification of the philanthropic work begun byhis father. The six children of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (1874-1948)--John III (1906-78), Nelson A. (1908-79), Laurance S. (b. 1910), Winthrop (1912-73), David (b. 1915), and AbbyM.--further diversified Rockefeller influence and interests. Organization: Organized into the following record groups: RG 1 John D. Rockefeller Papers; RG 2 Office of the Messrs Rockefeller; RG 3 Rockefeller Family and Associates General Files; RG 4 Nelson A. Rockefeller Personal Papers; RG 8 Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc; RG 9 Winthrop Rockefeller, Governor; RG 13 Public Relations Department; RG 14 Media; RG 15 Nelson A. Rockefeller, Governor; RG 17 Rockefeller Family Associates; RG 18 Martha Baird Rockefeller; RG 19 Products of Asia; RG 26 Nelson A. Rockefeller (Vice President), New York Files; RG 30 Museum of Primitive Art; RG 50 William Rockefeller./ Unpublished finding aids available in repository Named Person: Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937. Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1874-1960. Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1906-1978. Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979. Rockefeller, Laurance S. (Laurance Spelman), 1910- Rockefeller, Winthrop, 1912-1973. Rockefeller, David, 1915- Rockefeller, Abby Aldrich, 1874-1948. |
| extent | 4150 cubic ft. |
| formats | Business Records Financial Records Personal Papers Correspondence Ephemera |
| access | Appointments must be made to conduct research at the Rockefeller Archive Center. |
| record source | http://www.rockarch.org/ |
| finding aid | Unpublished finding aids available in repository. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:53 |
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| title | Masterpieces from the David and Peggy Rockefeller collection, Manet to Picasso. Archives pamphlet file: miscellaneous uncataloged material. | repository | The Museum of Modern Art |
| description | Pamphlet file The folder may include announcements, clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, and other ephemeral material about this exhibition. Location: MoMA Manhattan Archives Pamphlet File Call Number MoMA 1681x |
| extent | 1 folder |
| formats | Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | https://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991011513279707141 |
| updated | 11/29/2022 15:49:50 |
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| title | MoMA History Interviews | repository | The Museum of Modern Art |
| description | The collection consists of 47 taped interviews (contained on 28 standard audio cassettes). Many of the tapes contain interviews with multiple individuals. They are physically arranged alphabetically, by the last name of the first person interviewed on the tape. The cassettes have been numbered. Historical Note David Hoffman and his writing staff conducted interviews in 1986 with individuals either directly associated or intimately familiar with The Museum of Modern Art. The interviews were conducted in preparation for a television special to mark the Museum's 50th anniversary. The program was canceled prior to completion. |
| extent | 28 standard audio cassettes |
| formats | Sound Recording |
| access | The records are open for research and contain no restricted materials. |
| record source | http://www.moma.org/learn/resources/archives/ |
| acquisition information | Mr. Hoffman has signed all rights in the recordings over to the Museum. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:09 |
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