Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Sickman, L. C. S. (Laurence C. S.)
| title | Department of Oriental Art Records, 1935-1993 | repository | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
| description | The records contain correspondence, reports, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous material. These records document the activities of the department from the 1930s to the 1990s. Biographical and Historical Notes Laurence Sickman was the first curator of Oriental art, beginning in 1935. He retired from the position in 1973, and Marc Wilson was hired to take Sickman’s place. Wilson stepped down as curator in 1984. Wai-Kam Ho filled the vacancy and remained in the post until 1993. |
| extent | 10 cubic feet |
| formats | Correspondence Subject Files |
| access | The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only, and materials must be used in the repository. |
| record source | http://leonardo.lindahall.org |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in the Museum Archives and the Spencer Art Reference Library. |
| acquisition information | Administrative transfer. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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| title | Office of the Director Records, 1932-1982 | repository | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
| description | These records consist primarily of correspondence, and to a lesser extent chronological and subject files that reflect the activities of Paul Gardner, Laurence Sickman, and Ralph T. Coe while each served, in succession, as director of the Museum. Biographical and Historical Notes Paul Gardner was the first director of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. He was hired in 1932 and retired in 1953. Laurence Sickman was then appointed as director. He retired in 1977, at which time Ralph T. Coe became the director. He left the Museum in 1982. |
| extent | 42.5 cubic feet |
| formats | Correspondence Administrative Records Subject Files |
| access | The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only, and materials must be used in the repository. |
| record source | http://leonardo.lindahall.org |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in the Museum Archives and the Spencer Art Reference Library. |
| acquisition information | Administrative transfer. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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| title | Laurence Sickman Papers, 1898-1989. | repository | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
| description | The papers consist primarily of correspondence and a large number of photographs by Thomas Handforth. Biographical and Historical Notes Laurence Sickman began his long association with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in 1931 as an advisor on Oriental art. He served as curator of Oriental art from 1935 to 1973. He was appointed vice-director of the Museum in 1947 and was promoted to director in 1953. He remained as director until he retired in 1977. |
| extent | 24 cubic feet |
| formats | Personal Papers Correspondence Photographs |
| access | The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only, and materials must be used in the repository. |
| record source | http://leonardo.lindahall.org |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in the Museum Archives and the Spencer Art. |
| acquisition information | Bequest of the Laurence Sickman Estate, 1992. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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| title | Repository Description. | repository | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
| description | The Archives holds correspondence, meeting minutes, financial reports, and other materials related to the history of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the William Rockhill Nelson Trust, and the Nelson Gallery Foundation. Also held are the manuscript collections of individuals associated with the Museum, such as Paul Gardner (1895-1972), first director of the Museum, and Laurence Sickman (1906-1988), first curator of Oriental Art and second director of the Museum. |
| extent | 1200 cubic feet |
| formats | Correspondence Ephemera |
| access | Access is by appointment only, and materials must be used in the repository. |
| record source | http://leonardo.lindahall.org |
| finding aid | Finding aids and box lists available in the Museum Archives and the Spencer Art Reference Library. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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| title | James Cahill Papers, 1945-1996 | repository | Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives |
| description | Papers created by Asian art historian, curator, and collector Dr. James Francis Cahill. Includes personal and professional correspondence and project files documenting his many publications, lectures and activities in the Asian art field. Portions record his early career at the Freer Gallery of Art, where he served as curator of Chinese art from 1957-1965, and his tenure (1965-1994) as Professor of the History of Art at the University of California, Berkeley. The correspondence files include communication with some of the most influential members of the Asian art community including: Richard M. Barnhart, Wen Fong, Shen fu, Thomas Lawton, Lothar Ledderose, Sherman Lee, Chu-tsing Li, John A. Pope, Alan Priest, Laurence Sickman, Osvald Siren, Alexander Soper, C.C. Wang, Fangyu Wang, and Nelson Wu, aswell as letters exchanged with art organizations such as the San FranciscoAsian Art Museum, Freer Gallery of Art, College Art Association, National Palace Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The project files include Cahill's notes; clippings; publicity and announcements; photographs; drafts of articles and speeches; and correspondence pertaining to specific projects such as the Taiwan photo project, exhibitions, and numerous lectures and symposia in which he participated. |
| extent | 11 linear feet |
| formats | Correspondence Writings Subject Files Printed Materials |
| access | Access to correspondence may be restricted and/or delayed. A minimum of two week's notice is required to view any correspondence; consult repository for details. Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archives to make an appointment. |
| record source | http://siris-archives.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Gift of James Cahill, 2001. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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