Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Jacobs, Mary Frick, 1848-1936
| title | Garrett Papers, 1816-1950 (MS 979) | repository | Maryland Historical Society, Library |
| description | The Garrett Papers primarily concern Robert Garrett (1847-1896) and his wife Mary F. Jacobs (1851-1936). Span dates of the collection are between 1816 through to 1950, although the bulk of material is dated from 1885 to 1896. Found in: Municipal Art Society Records, 1905-1949 |
| extent | The collection is comprised of 38 boxes containing an estimated 25,000 items. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://www.mdhs.org/library/mss/ms002840.html |
| record source | http://m60006.eos-intl.net/M60006/OPAC/Index.aspx |
| finding aid | Register on line and in repository. |
| acquisition information | Mr. Robert Garrett (1875-1961), nephew of the Robert Garrett mentioned above, donated the collection to the Maryland Historical Society in 1958. |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:56 |
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| title | Dr. Henry Barton and Mary Frick Jacobs papers, 1885-1966 [bulk 1900-1940] | repository | Baltimore Museum of Art |
| description | The Dr. Henry Barton and Mary Frick Jacobs Papers contain the correspondence, art collection-related papers, and materials dealing with the estate of prominent Baltimoreans and art collectors Mary Frick Jacobs and her husband Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs. They document the Jacobs' art purchases and their donation to the Baltimore Museum of Art. A small amount of material created by BMA staff relating to the installation of the Jacobs Collection at the Museum is also included. Series 1, Correspondence, consists mainly of correspondence related to the Jacobs' purchase of works of art from various dealers. Many letters have replies attached or written on the back, generally from Dr. Jacobs or a secretary writing for Mrs. Jacobs. Some letters contain interesting details such as Mrs. Jacobs' thoughts as to where to place paintings in her collection and how she chose particular works. The series also includes correspondence related to the authentication of works of art. Series 2, Art Collection, contains material relating to the Jacobs' collection of art, much of which was donated to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The series does include references to works that are not part of the BMA collection as well. Series 3, Personal Papers, contains material created by the Jacobs, but not related to their art collection. Series 4, Estate, contains material related to the transfer of the Jacobs' art collection to the BMA as well as the disbursement of the Jacobs' other belongings after their deaths. Some related correspondence is included with both the appraisals and disbursement material. |
| extent | 3.6 linear ft. |
| formats | Personal Papers Correspondence Estate Papers Financial Records Legal Papers |
| access | The collection is open for research. |
| record link | http://cdm16075.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p16075coll9 |
| record source | http://www.artbma.org/library/finding_aids/JacobsPapers.html |
| acquisition information | Bequest of Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs after his death in 1939. Half the collection was stored in the BMA Library for many years while the other half remained in the Registrar's Office until 2006 when it was transferred to the Archives and Manuscripts Collections. |
| updated | 04/11/2016 11:59:01 |
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