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Archives related to: Baron, Herman, 1892-1961

titleHerman Baron papers, 1937-1967.
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionA brief biographical account, 1967; an essay by Baron entitled, "American Art Under Attack", 1949; exhibition catalogs and publications relating to the ACA Galleries; photographs, undated and 1950-1960, of Baron and his family; and letters of condolence sent to Baron's wife, Ella, upon Baron's death, 1961.

Bio / His Notes:
Herman Baron was the founder of the ACA Galleries (also known as American Contemporary Art and A.C.A. Gallery) in 1932 and served as its director until his death in 1961.
extent500 items, reel 3769
formatsMicrofilm Exhibition Catalogs Photographs Correspondence
accessPatrons must use microfilm copy.
record sourcehttp://www.siris.si.edu/
acquisition informationDonated by Syracuse University, George Arents Research Library, 1984. See also ACA Galleries records for additional Baron material.
updated03/16/2023 10:29:58
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