Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Emery, Mary Muhlenberg, 1844-1927
| title | Millard F. Rogers, Jr. Collection #2 Mary M. Emery and Family | repository | Mariemont Preservation Foundation |
| description | This collection consists of materials gathered by Millard F. Rogers, Jr. for his book on the life of Mary M. Emery, Rich in Good Works. The bulk of the materials are copies of articles on Emery family members and their business and philanthropic giving along with copies of correspondence to and from Mary M. Emery; copies of the wills of Thomas J. and Mary M. Emery and other legal documents; and correspondence between Millard F. Rogers, Jr. and various organizations having archival items on Mary M. Emery. Duplicate photographic prints of most of the images in Rich in Good Works are included, plus a few extra images that were not used in the book. Rich in Good Works is available at the Mariemont Preservation Foundation. The book summarizes Mary M. Emery’s life, starting with some family history of her parents and the beginnings of the Emery family fortunes through the death of her husband, Thomas J. Emery and the subsequent disbursement of the Emery fortune through charitable donations. Particular attention is given to the planning and building of Mariemont, Ohio and the Edgecliff collection of paintings given to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Most of the material in this collection is copyrighted by other institutions, a list of the copyright holders’ contact information (where known) follows. The contact information is current as of October, 2007. |
| extent | 3 boxes, 10.5 linear inches. |
| formats | Research Files Reproductions Business Papers Correspondence Financial Records |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://www.mariemontpreservation.org/Emery%20FA.doc |
| record source | http://www.mariemontpreservation.org/founding.htm |
| finding aid | www.mariemontpreservation.org/Emery%20FA.doc |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:56 |
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| title | Philip Rhys Adams interview, 1976 Sept. 29. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Interview of Philip Rhys Adams conducted by Louise Bruner for the Archives of American Art. Adams discusses the development of the Cincinnati Art Museum and the arrangement of its collections; gifts to the Museum from John Josiah Emery, Mary Emery, Herbert Greer French, Mary Hanna and Mary Johnston; Cincinnati artists including Jim Dine, Frank Duveneck, Henry Francis, Tom Wesselman, and Worthington Whittredge; the expense of a loan exhibition versus museum purchases; and the Contemporary Arts Center and other educational programs. Adams also summarizes his educational background and career. Bio/History: Museum director, Cincinnati Art Museum. |
| extent | 3 sound cassettes (80 p. transcript). |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | This interview is part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1959 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | History of the Cincinnati Art Museum, 1858-1945 | repository | Cincinnati Museum of Art |
| description | This collection provides information on the founding and early history of the Cincinnati Art Museum, as well as biographical material on individuals who figured prominently in the founding of the Museum, such as early directors and significant donors. Included in the collection are invitations to and from A.T. Goshorn while he was Director of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876, as well a program for an 1877 testimonial dinner in his honor. Correspondence from 1858 to 1898 regarding the art collections of Joseph Longworth and L.B. Harrison, both significant donors to the museum, is also included. The collection also contains documents and reports pertaining to the activities of the Cincinnati Academy of Fine Arts and the Women's Art Museum Association, as well as correspondence and other documents regarding Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen (Director of the South Kensington Museum in London), by whom the Cincinnati Art Museum founders were strongly influenced. Also included are J. H. Gest's (Museum Director, 1902-29) letters, comments and lectures, particularly concerning the founding of the museum and the life of Frank Duveneck. The collection also contains several magazine and newspaper articles, most of which describe the history and early activities of the museum; documents regarding Walter H. Siple's tenure as Museum Director (1929-45); information on Frank Duveneck's art teaching career; and other miscellaneous items. Finally, possibly the most unusual inclusion in the collection is the 1885 "Cornerstone Time Capsule," the contents of which were placed in two receptacles in the Museum building during its construction and later removed during renovation. Identification: Cincinnati Art 3 Location: Archives Lower Level Language: The records are in English |
| extent | 1.5 cubic feet |
| formats | Administrative Records Correspondence Ephemera Clippings Legal Papers |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://rave.ohiolink.edu/archives/ead/OCA0005 |
| record source | http://ead.ohiolink.edu/ |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | Ohio Mechanics Institute College of Applied Sciences Records, 1818-1971 | repository | University of Cincinnati, Archives and Rare Books Library |
| description | Records of the University of Cincinnati College of Applied Science and its predecessors, the Ohio Mechanics' Institute and the Ohio College of Applied Science. Identification: UA-77-41 Location: Archives and Rare Books Library Language: The records are in English |
| extent | 31.75 linear feet |
| formats | Administrative Records Financial Records Legal Papers Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://rave.ohiolink.edu/archives/ead/OhCiUAR0023 |
| record source | http://ead.ohiolink.edu/ |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | Duveen Brothers Records, 1876-1981, bulk 1909-1964 | repository | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| description | The records provide an detailed view of the Duveen Brothers business activities in London, Paris, and New York. Although the archive extends from 1876-1981, the bulk of the material dates from Joseph Duveen's tenure as president of the firm, 1909-1939, and the period from 1939 to 1964 when Edward Fowles directed the firm (with Armand Lowengard until 1943). The mass of documents, such as cables and letters, invoices, and ledger and stock books, give a day-by-day account of art dealing, business strategy, and the individuals involved NOTE Series I (ca. 112 linear feet) contains the firm's business records. Stock books indicate where objects were sent for repair, to whom objects were sent on approbation along with the date of sale and the price realized. Invoices include receipts, sales invoices sent to clients, lists of cablegrams and shipment of stock from each branch of the business Series II (ca. 155 linear feet) consists of papers and correspondence which broadly cover the interaction between the Duveen Brothers firm and its clients, business associates, and the public. The correspondence describes art collecting trends among museums and individuals, the availability and purchase of art, art research and authentication, and the firm's general business practices. Eleven boxes of correspondence with Bernard Berenson detail his business relationship with the firm. Also included are records of lawsuits, correspondence between branches (some written in code), correspondence with museums, papers regarding galleries, Edward Fowles' papers, papers concerning exhibitions and loans, and papers regarding major art collectors and consultants. Some records of Kleinberger Galleries (apparently the papers of Harry G. Sperling, president) form a subseries within this series, and contain correspondence Series III (c. 127 linear feet) includes some photographs, indices, negatives, and x-rays. This series represents the Duveen Brother's stock of images. Indices are available for the majority of the negatives in cold storage ("X Book" (Berenson transaction) is the only unique Duveen document not transferred to the GRI. It has not yet been photocopied. The "X Book" details, for a limited number (about 250) of Italian paintings in which Berenson had a financial interest, precise dates of purchase and sale, primarily in the years 1910-27. There is no index.) AAM LOCATION Watson Library Reference CALL NUMBER Microfilm Cabinet |
| extent | Ca. 394 linear ft. 584 boxes, glass negative cabinets, and 18 flat file folders. 422 microfilm reels : positive ; 35mm |
| formats | Microfilm |
| access | Microfilm of the archive is available for use by qualified researchers. The originals are held at the Getty Institute in CA. |
| record source | http://library.metmuseum.org/record=b1334527~S1 |
| finding aid | Unpublished finding aid available in the repository (the Getty Research Library): folder level control. Online finding aid, Watson Online, Metropololitan Art Museum. |
| acquisition information | The Metropolitan Museum of Art donated the Duveen archive to the Getty Research Library in 1996. Edward Fowles had donated the archive to the Metropolitan in 1968 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | Duveen Brothers Records, 1876-1981, bulk 1909-1964 | repository | The Getty Research Institute |
| description | The records provide an detailed view of the Duveen Brothers business activities in London, Paris, and New York. Although the archive extends from 1876-1981, the bulk of the material dates from Joseph Duveen's tenure as president of the firm, 1909-1939, and the period from 1939 to 1964 when Edward Fowles directed the firm (with Armand Lowengard until 1943). The mass of documents, such as cables and letters, invoices, and ledger and stock books, give a day-by-day account of art dealing, business strategy, and the individuals involved NOTE Series I (ca. 112 linear feet) contains the firm's business records. Stock books indicate where objects were sent for repair, to whom objects were sent on approbation along with the date of sale and the price realized. Invoices include receipts, sales invoices sent to clients, lists of cablegrams and shipment of stock from each branch of the business Series II (ca. 155 linear feet) consists of papers and correspondence which broadly cover the interaction between the Duveen Brothers firm and its clients, business associates, and the public. The correspondence describes art collecting trends among museums and individuals, the availability and purchase of art, art research and authentication, and the firm's general business practices. Eleven boxes of correspondence with Bernard Berenson detail his business relationship with the firm. Also included are records of lawsuits, correspondence between branches (some written in code), correspondence with museums, papers regarding galleries, Edward Fowles' papers, papers concerning exhibitions and loans, and papers regarding major art collectors and consultants. Some records of Kleinberger Galleries (apparently the papers of Harry G. Sperling, president) form a subseries within this series, and contain correspondence Series III (c. 127 linear feet) includes some photographs, indices, negatives, and x-rays. This series represents the Duveen Brother's stock of images. Indices are available for the majority of the negatives in cold storage ("X Book" (Berenson transaction) is the only unique Duveen document not transferred to the GRI. It has not yet been photocopied. The "X Book" details, for a limited number (about 250) of Italian paintings in which Berenson had a financial interest, precise dates of purchase and sale, primarily in the years 1910-27. There is no index.) AAM LOCATION Watson Library Reference CALL NUMBER Microfilm Cabinet |
| extent | Ca. 394 linear ft. 584 boxes, glass negative cabinets, and 18 flat file folders. 422 microfilm reels : positive ; 35mm |
| formats | Photographs X rays Correspondence Financial Records Inventories |
| access | Microfilm of the archive is available for use by qualified researchers. The archive is restricted because of extreme fragility |
| record link | http://archives2.getty.edu:8082/xtf/view?docId=ead/960015/960015.xml;query=;brand=default |
| record source | http://hdl.handle.net/10020/cat386523 |
| finding aid | Unpublished finding aid available in the repository and on the repository's Web site: folder level control. See the following web page digitization information: http://www.getty.edu/research/institute/development_partnerships/2011_kress.html |
| acquisition information | Edward Fowles donated the Duveen Brothers records to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1968. The Metropolitan gave the records to the Getty Research Library in 1996. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | Duveen Brothers records, 1910-1933. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | A United States Circuit Court Bill of Indictment: The United States of America vs. Benjamin Duveen, Henry J. Duveen, Joel J. Duveen, Joseph J. Duveen, and Louis J. Duveen, 1910; a "supplemental protest" to the Commisssioner of Internal Revenue from Joseph Duveen, May 5, 1927; a statement before the Commissioner of Internal Revenue "in the matter of the income taxes for the fiscal years ended May 31, 1923 to 1931, of Duveen Brothers, Inc."; and an article about Joseph Duveen. Bio / His Notes: Art dealers; New York, N.Y. |
| extent | 4 items (on 1 partial microfilm reel). reel 2803 |
| formats | Microfilm |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Provenance unknown. Loc. of Assoc. Material: Records of Duveen Bros: also located at: Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | John Nolen papers, 1890-1938, 1954-1960. | repository | Cornell University Libraries |
| description | Collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, letterbooks, addresses, biographical data, diaries, scrapbooks, school notes and textbooks, syllabi, lectures and outlines, typescript papers and articles, printed material, policy directives, card files, sample contracts, projects files and reports, slides, photographs, negatives, plans, blueprints, drawings, charts, and maps relating to Nolen's work in city planning, preservation, survey projects, zoning, and extension programs. Includes records pertaining to Nolen's studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard; his work at the American Society for the Extension of University Teaching; consulting jobs; projects with the United States Housing Corporation, National Resources Committee, National Park Service, National Resources Planning Board, Federal Emergency Relief Administration of Public Works, Resettlement Administration, Department of the Interior, Division of Subsistence Homesteads, and various city and state agencies; and housing, parks, streets, railways, and water systems in Bridgeport, Conn., Charlotte, N.C., Clearwater, Clewiston, Sarasota, and Venice, Fla., Columbus, Ga., Johnson City and Kingsport, Tenn., La Crosse and Madison, Wis., Lancaster and Reading, Pa., Little Rock, Ark., Mariemont, Ohio, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Riverton, N.J., Roanoke, Va., Sacramento and San Diego, Calif., Boston, Mass., Spartanburg, S.C., Dubuque, Iowa; and other places. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE City planner, landscape architect. Cite As: John Nolen papers, #2903. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Collection Number: 2903 |
| extent | 135.6 cubic ft. |
| formats | Business Papers Personal Papers Correspondence Diaries Scrapbooks |
| access | "The Nolen Family Album"is for background use only. No quotations may be made without the consent of the family representative. |
| record source | http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/ead/htmldocs/RMM02903.html |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | New Orphan Asylum for Colored Children Records, 1875-1967, n.d.(Mss 1059) | repository | Cincinnati History Library and Archives |
| description | This collection consists of eight boxes (3 cubic ft.) and holds the records of the New Orphan Asylum for Colored Youth (1875-1967). There are three series, 1. General Files, 1937-1965, n.d., 2. Children's Records, 1912-1967, and 3. Minutes and Building Fund Drive, 1875-1965. The first series contains a variety of documents, mainly reports and financial statements. Series 2, which is in box 2, holds cards for the children which contain the child's name, birth date and information on parents and family, if known. Series 3 are volumes of Minutes of the Board of Trustees, the Lady Managers and one volume on the Building Fund Drive in 1945-1947. Every effort was made to note the names of children mentioned in the minutes, as well as the page that they appeared on. Box 8, volume 6, the 1945-1947 Building Fund Drive Journal of Receipts has some entries missing due to water damage. Historical/Biographical Information: The New Orphan Asylum for Colored Youth began in 1844 by Lydia P. Mott and through the work of an association of both white and African American men and women. This first association consisted of six white men, ten black men, four white women and eight black women. Salmon P. Chase worked for and secured its charter from the State of Ohio and the asylum opened its doors in a rented building on Ninth Street between Elm and Plum Streets in 1845. Shortly thereafter, Nicholas Longworth purchased the building and charged the asylum $12.50 in rent each month. The first board consisted of prominent Cincinnatians and included William Donaldson, John Woodson, Richard Phillips, Christian Donaldson, Reuben P. Graham, Richard Pullan, Charles Satchell, Louis P. Brax and John Liverpool. A board of Lady Managers was formed, consisting of ten women that supervised the conditions of the property and children. There was also a Matron and Steward, often a married couple that lived at the asylum with the children. When conditions at the asylum deteriorated badly in the early 1850s due to lack of funds and improper care Levi Coffin and his wife Catherine White Coffin were the steward and matron for the years 1852-1853, helping to return order to the institution. The land the building stood on was purchased in 1851 for $4400. Within a decade they had outgrown this building and in 1866 it was sold and six acres in Avondale at Van Buren and Melish Avenues were purchased for $11,000. The building on the Avondale property, which had been a freedman hospital during the Civil War, was remodeled and the asylum moved to the hills of Cincinnati. In 1895 John J. and Joseph J. Emery donated $50,000 in the name of their father, Thomas Emery, to erect a new building on the property. In 1920 Thomas J. Emery's widow, Mary M. Emery, donated $25,000 for an addition to the building in his name. There were no further improvements to the building until a building fund drive in 1945-1947. Homer E. Lunken, of the Lunkenheimer Company and Dr. Otto P. Geier, retired from the Cincinnati Milling Machine Company, headed the fund drive to raise $160,000. A new building was constructed with dorms for both boys and girls. The orphanage closed in 1967 when the land was taken for the development of Interstate 71. Throughout its history the asylum cared for both orphans and children whose parents could not physically or economically care for them. |
| extent | 8 boxes (2.7 cubic feet) |
| formats | Administrative Records Financial Records Legal Papers Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://library.cincymuseum.org/archives/mss1000-1099/Mss1059-register.pdf |
| record source | http://library.cincymuseum.org/libcat7menu.htm |
| finding aid | In the repository and on the repository's Web site |
| acquisition information | Gift of the New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation, July 18, 2005 (acc. 2005.170), c/o Tonda Card. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:15 |
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