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Archives related to: Flynt, Henry Needham , 1893-1970

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titleHeritage Foundation archives, ca. 1947-1971.
repositoryThe Henry N. Flynt Library
descriptionThe archives are arranged alphabetically by subject. Due to a fire suffered at the Greenwich, Connecticut home of Henry Flynt in the 1960s, some of the papers contain fire and/or water damage. Gaps in the collection can be attributed to this fire.
extent24 boxes.
formatsBusiness Papers Correspondence
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record linkhttps://library.historic-deerfield.org/eg/opac/record/21896?locg=1
finding aidFinding aid available in library.
acquisition informationn/a
updated03/16/2023 10:30:01
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titleLee H.B. Malone correspondence and miscellaneous subjects, 1949-1960.
repositoryMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston
descriptionThe Correspondence and Miscellaneous Subjects files include a body of materials related to the annual convention of the American Federation of Arts which was held in Houston in 1957 (April 3-6) under the joint sponsorship of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Contemporary Arts Museum. The convention was largely organized by Malone and John de Menil. Correspondents include Daniel Longwell, then President of the American Federation of Arts; Robert David Straus; Stanley Marcus; Harris Masterson; and Jermayne McAgy. Speakers and panelists present were Meyer Schapiro; James Johnson Sweeney, subsequently Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston from 1961 to 1967; Stuart Davis; William C. Seitz; Marcel Duchamp; Jimmy Ernst; and Vincent Price. Transcripts of speeches and panel discussions are included, as well as printed ephemera such as the program booklet for the convention and AFA newsletters.The files also contain materials related to the 1956 meeting of the Houston Fine Arts Forum (March 9-11) which explored "American Heritage and the Southwest". Correspondents include Alice Winchester, then editor of the periodical "Antiques"; Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr.; Marshall B. Davidson; Henry Needham Flynt; Maxim Karolik; John Palmer Leeper; and Paul Horgan. The papers contain texts of the talks given at the sessions.Also featured is Director Malone's 1959 report entitled "Looking Ahead for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston"; his 1957 accessions plan, with priority lists of works to be acquired for the permanent collection; lists of objects approved for deaccessioning in 1957; and extensive correspondence with galleries and dealers concerning possible accessions. A small amount of Malone's miscellaneous correspondence is also present.
extent1.5 linear ft
accessRestrictions vary according to nature of materials. Consult the Archives for particulars.
record linkhttps://www.worldcat.org/title/122545901
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updated02/28/2023 13:56:36
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titleHenry N. and Helen G. Flynt interview
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionInterview of Henry N. and Helen G. Flynt conducted by Charles B. Hosmer, Jr.
extent43 pages
accessUse of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
record linkhttps://sova.si.edu/search/ark:/65665/mw9d12d1be130874ce4bca1c483dc787943
finding aidhttps://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.flynhenr?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0
acquisition informationDonated 1973 by Helen G. Flynt.
updated02/28/2023 13:59:07
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titleHenry N. and Helen Geier Flynt Papers, 1917-1986
repositoryThe Henry N. Flynt Library
descriptionThe personal papers of Henry Needham Flynt and Helen Geier Flynt covering Henry's World War I service to Helen's death in 1986. The papers consist of personal correspondence; estate settlement; research and writings on decorative arts, local history, and family history; watercolor drawings by Henry Flynt; Helen Flynt's 90th birthday; and Henry's book and autograph collection.

The papers in this collection do not directly relate to Historic Deerfield, Inc., which Henry and Helen founded in 1952, although some of their correspondence and research involve Deerfield
extent10 boxes
accessn/a
record linkhttps://www.worldcat.org/title/905618562
finding aidhttps://library.historic-deerfield.org/documents/Flynt.pdf
acquisition informationn/a
updated02/28/2023 14:01:59
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titleJohn Kenneth Byard papers
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionPapers relating mainly to Byard's business as a dealer in American antique furniture. Included are correspondence, 1950-1960, with Henry N. Flynt, Robert B. Hanan, A. M. Adler (Hirschl & Adler), Ellerton M. Jette, Cornelius C. Moore, Dr. J. Reed McClure, Otto M. Wasserman, Electra Webb (Shelburne Museum), and others; a scrapbook, 1908; notes from lectures; an obituary notice; and letters to Mrs. Dorothy Byard after her husband's death.
extent1,150 Items
accessUse of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm.
record linkhttps://sova.si.edu/search/ark:/65665/mw9cc8dfb3fe11542f5888d000760e70f75
finding aidhttps://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.byarjohn?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0
acquisition informationDonated 1959-1961 by Mrs. John Kenneth Byard, widow of Byard.
updated02/28/2023 14:04:15
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