Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Wrightsman, Jayne
| title | Wrightsman, Jayne: Art World Personality Files. | repository | Whitney Museum of American Art |
| description | For further information see http://library.whitney.org/ |
| extent | 1 folder |
| formats | Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. To use the Library, patrons are required to please state their request in the body of an email, in advance, and send the message to library@whitney.org. |
| record source | http://library.whitney.org/ |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:54 |
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| title | James Parker records, 1910-2005 (bulk 1951-1993). | repository | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| description | The James Parker Records include correspondence, research notes and reference materials, clippings, memoranda, blueprints, and photographic materials that document Parker's contributions to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and to the field of European decorative arts. These records document the internal activities of the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts (ESDA) and elucidate Parker's vigorous work on major Museum acquisitions, publications, exhibitions, permanent gallery installations, and most significantly, his tireless research activities. Bio/History: James Parker (1924-2001) began his career as a specialist in European decorative arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1951, was appointed assistant curator in 1954, associate curator in 1962 and curator in 1968. He was appointed Curator Emeritus in 1993, upon his retirement from the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts (ESDA). Organization: The collection is arranged in five series: I. Research; I.A. Card File; I.B. General; I.C. Collections; II. Galleries; III. Wrightsman Collection; III. A. General Correspondence; III. B. Collection; III. C. Galleries; III. D. Publications; IV. Correspondence; V. Biographical Materials. Preferred citation: [Title of item], [date of item], Box [number], Folder [number], James Parker Records, 1910-2005, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. Associated materials: See also:/ James Parker Correspondence File, Office of the Secretary Records,/ The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives, and/ Oral history interview with James Parker, 1994 Aug. 9 -19, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives. Finding aid available in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and on the Internet; folder level control. Occupation: Art museum curators. |
| extent | 37.5 linear ft. (89 boxes) |
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| access | Collection is open for research. Series I, boxes 71-72; Series III; and Series V, box 89 are open to research by Museum staff only. |
| record link | http://libmma org/digital_files/archives/James_Parker_Records_b17762947.pdf |
| record source | http://libmma org/digital_files/archives/James_Parker_Records_b17762947.pdf |
| finding aid | available in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and on the Internet: http://libmma org/digital_files/archives/James_Parker_Records_b17762947.pdf |
| updated | 04/23/2019 16:56:17 |
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| title | Rosenberg & Stiebel Archive - Subject Files | repository | The Frick Collection and Frick Art Research Library |
| description | Subject file from the Rosenberg & Stiebel, Inc. records. Files may include correspondence, invoices, statements, agreements, photographs, and printed material. |
| access | This collection is still being processed but can be consulted by contacting archives@frick.org. Material related to transactions after 1969 is subject to restrictions. |
| updated | 10/28/2024 10:34:57 |
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