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Archives related to: Lang, Florence Rand, 1851-1943

titleVictor D. Spark papers, circa 1830-1983, bulk 1930-1970
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionFiles on clients, galleries, museums, dealers and other business associates; artists' files; financial and legal records; and printed material.

Included are extensive files (9 ft.) on clients, galleries, museums, dealers, and other business associates, containing correspondence, business records, and appraisal notes, 1895-1981 (bulk 1950s-1970s); artists' files (9 ft.), containing photographs of art works, clients' letters, and notes, 1905-1983; tax records, 1960-1962; auction price lists, 1976-1979; bills and receipts, 1930-1980; banking records, 1953-1973; check stubs and cancelled checks, 1961-1972; general ledgers, 1948-1971; cash outlay ledgers, 1956-1970; sales ledgers, 1949-1971; consignment records, 1949-1955; restoration and framing records, 1947-1953; ledgers for the account with James Graham and Sons, 1953-1969; stock books, 1951-1960; a ledger for a trip to Switzerland, 1970;
legal files concerning Rauch vs. Internal Revenue Service, 1970, and Kaufman vs. Phoenix (Travellers) Insurance Co., 1971; engagement calendars logging appointments and brief annotations, 1948-1973; clippings, 1973-1982; exhibition and auction catalogs, 1949-1973; and newsletters and bulletins, 1948-1982. Also included are miscellaneous 19th century printed items, including:
"Essays Upon Art at the Lyceum Gallery", 1849, "On Viewing and Judging Pictures", 1854, "The Ceremony of the Laying of the Corner-Stone of the National Academy of Design", 1864, "Lectures Delivered at the National Academy of Design" by Charles Edwards, "Pictures on Exhibition at Goupils", 1865, an untitled description of a print collection purchased by James L. Claghorn, 1869, and "The First American Art Academy", 1872, which relates the history of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In addition, there is a letter, 1924, from Ruth Moran to Mr. Schultheis enclosing a photograph of a Thomas Moran painting signed and attested by Moran.
extent19.4 linear ft.
formatsCorrespondence Appraisals Financial Records Photographs
accessUnmicrofilmed; use requires an appointment and is limited to Washington, D.C. storage facility.
record linkhttps://sirismm.si.edu/EADpdfs/AAA.sparvict.pdf
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/victor-d-spark-papers-7451
finding aidFinding aid available at AAA offices.
acquisition informationPurchased at auction jointly by AAA and National Gallery of Art, July 1987. Photographs of works of art pertaining to NGA's collection were retained by NGA. Nineteenth century printed material and Moran letter donated 1954 by Spark.Three letters transferred from National Gallery of Art in 1996.
updated06/08/2023 16:42:23
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title1000 - Map & Chart Collection, 1626-[open]
repositoryNantucket Historical Association
descriptionPlan of Land in Nantucket, Joseph Rotch owner / Surveyed by J. H. Robinson. -- Scale 120 feet to an inch. -- 1927. -- 1 ms. map: linen; 46 x 66 cm. -- Copy by W. F. Codd.

Plan shows 35 plats between Nantucket Sound and Trotts Hills, and bordered by Mary and Annie C. Ayers' property on the west, and Henry Lang's property on the east.

Location:
Drawer 7 FOLDER 3 no. 8
extent1 item
formatsLegal Papers
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttp://12.46.127.86/dbtw-wpd/WebMultiQuery.htm
updated11/12/2014 11:30:03
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titleCollection 57 - Grace Brown Gardner Collection, 1900-1962
repositoryNantucket Historical Association
descriptionLocation:
SCRAPBOOK 34

p. 71 Article listing historic paintings exhibited at Coffin School, August 21, 1909; artist colony established with help of Mrs. Henry Lang
extent1 vol.
formatsScrapbooks
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttp://12.46.127.86/dbtw-wpd/WebMultiQuery.htm
updated11/12/2014 11:30:03
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titleFlorence Rand Lang: artist file : study photographs and reproductions of works of art with accompanying documentation 1920-2000 [graphic].
repositoryThe Frick Collection and Frick Art Research Library
descriptionAssembled artist file includes b&w photographs, reproductions from books and auction catalogs, and in some cases, negatives. Items may include full views, details, before and after restoration views, etc. Documentation may include artist name, title of work, medium, dimensions, provenance, exhibition history, related works, previous attributions, and bibliography.
Restrictions Photocopies of items and accompanying documentation are available upon request, subject to fees and other current guidelines for reproduction. Photographic prints from the Library's negatives may be ordered subject to copyright requirements.


Local database may provide access to selected items in the file.

Location:
Frick Photoarchive

Call Number:
100 Lang
extent1 folder [as of 1999] : ill. (some col.) ; 34 cm
formatsEphemera Photoprints
accessThese records are open for research under the conditions of The Frick Collection/Frick Art Reference Library access policy. Frick: Photocopies of items and accompanying documentation are available upon request, subject to fees and other current guidelines for reproduction. Photographic prints from the Library's negatives may be ordered subject to copyright requirements.
record sourcehttps://library.frick.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/1qqhid8/alma991003755549707141
finding aidItem level control.
acquisition informationCompiled by staff of the Frick Art Reference Library. The Library continues to add to the file.
updated10/28/2024 11:05:23
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