Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Flynt, Henry Needham , 1893-1970
| title | Heritage Foundation archives, ca. 1947-1971. |
| repository | The Henry N. Flynt Library |
| description | The 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. |
| extent | 24 boxes. |
| formats | Business Papers Correspondence |
| access | n/a |
| record link | https://library.historic-deerfield.org/eg/opac/record/21896?locg=1 |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in library. |
| acquisition information | n/a |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:53 |
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| title | Lee H.B. Malone correspondence and miscellaneous subjects, 1949-1960. |
| repository | Museum of Fine Arts, Houston |
| description | The 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. |
| extent | 1.5 linear ft |
| access | Restrictions vary according to nature of materials. Consult the Archives for particulars. |
| record link | https://www.worldcat.org/title/122545901 |
| finding aid | n/a |
| acquisition information | n/a |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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| title | Henry N. and Helen G. Flynt interview |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Interview of Henry N. and Helen G. Flynt conducted by Charles B. Hosmer, Jr. |
| extent | 43 pages |
| access | Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information. |
| record link | https://sova.si.edu/search/ark:/65665/mw9d12d1be130874ce4bca1c483dc787943 |
| finding aid | https://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.flynhenr?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0 |
| acquisition information | Donated 1973 by Helen G. Flynt. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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| title | Henry N. and Helen Geier Flynt Papers, 1917-1986 |
| repository | The Henry N. Flynt Library |
| description | The 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 |
| extent | 10 boxes |
| access | n/a |
| record link | https://www.worldcat.org/title/905618562 |
| finding aid | https://library.historic-deerfield.org/documents/Flynt.pdf |
| acquisition information | n/a |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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| title | John Kenneth Byard papers |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Papers 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. |
| extent | 1,150 Items |
| access | Use 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 link | https://sova.si.edu/search/ark:/65665/mw9cc8dfb3fe11542f5888d000760e70f75 |
| finding aid | https://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.byarjohn?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0 |
| acquisition information | Donated 1959-1961 by Mrs. John Kenneth Byard, widow of Byard. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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