Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Magriel, Paul David, 1906-
| title | Oral history interview with Paul D. Magriel, 1970 Nov. 12-Nov. 25. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Paul D. Magriel conducted at the artist's home in New York, N.Y. by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. |
| extent | 1 sound tape reel (2 hours) ; 5 in. Transcript: 58 p. (on one microfilm reel) |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript Online Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958. |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:49 |
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| title | Letter, [n.d.] New York City, to Helen Tamiris, New York City. [1] p. on 1 l. ((S) *MGZMC-Res. 24) | repository | Billy Rose Theatre Division |
| description | Found In: Tamiris, Helen, 1905-1966. Helen Tamiris Collection. Folder 27. An invitation to attend a screening at the Museum of Modern Art of The dumb girl of Portici, featuring Anna Pavlova as Fenella, the mute girl. LOCATION Performing Arts - Dance CALL # (S) *MGZMC-Res. 24 |
| extent | 1 letter |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://catalog.nypl.org/record=b12177439~S1 |
| record source | http://catalog.nypl.org/record=b12177439~S1 |
| acquisition information | Found In: Tamiris, Helen, 1905-1966. Helen Tamiris Collection. Folder 27. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:57 |
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| title | Roy R. Neuberger papers, 1940-1979. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Correspondence, printed material, photographs; and "birthday books" containing drawings and writings by artists sent to Neuberger on his 50th and 75th birthdays. UNMICROFILMED: Material relating to Neuberger's activities as an art collector, patron, and trustee consisting of: clippings, exhibiton catalogs and announcements; photographs; and correspondence with Leroy Lamis, Sidney Laufman, Paul David Magriel, Larry Rivers, Frank Roth, Jon Rudolf Schueler, Hudson Walker and Frederick Stallknecht Wight. ADDITION: Correspondence with artists and other prominent people including: Edward Albee, Alexander Calder, Merce Cunningham, Lyonel Feininger, Henry Geldzahler, Henry Moore, Gerald Ford, Robert F. Kennedy, John V. Lindsay, George McGovern and Nelson Rockefeller. Also included are a letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Walker relating to their trip to Europe to return the "Mona Lisa" to the Louvre in 1963; printed material relating to Nelson Rockefeller; and four lists of art related papers remaining with Neuberger. |
| extent | 5.4 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 2 reels) Addition: 0.2 linear ft. |
| formats | Correspondence Photographs Clippings Catalogs Announcements |
| access | Microfilmed portion must be consulted on microfilm. Use of unmicrofilmed portion requires an appointment and is limited to the Washington, D.C. storage facility. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | "Birthday books" on reels NSM 1 and 4588 lent for microfilming 1963 and 1992 by Neuberger. He donated the unmicrofilmed material in 1975 and 1993. Location of Original: Reels NSM 1 and 4588:: Originals returned to the lender, Roy R. Neuberger, after microfilming. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:57 |
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| title | Paul David Magriel Boxing collection, [ca. 1850]-1955. | repository | Columbia University Libraries |
| description | Correspondence, photographs, photographic plates, photostats, clippings, periodicals, and books relating to the history and literature of boxing and the prize ring from Homer to the 20th century. The correspondence, with related clippings, photographs, and photostats, is chiefly addressed to Magriel from outstanding figures in the sports world and from his publishers. It is arranged under general subject headings. Also, an unpublished typescript by Magriel on the history of pugilism. Occupation: Athletes./ Sports promoters. Location: Rare Book Call Number: Ms Coll Magriel |
| extent | 1,300 items (6 boxes, 4 oversize boxes) |
| formats | Correspondence Photographs Clippings Printed Materials |
| access | Collection is shelved off-site and requires advance notice of intent to use. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts. |
| record source | http://clio.cul.columbia.edu |
| finding aid | Contents list, 1p. |
| acquisition information | Gift of Paul Magriel, 1957. Gift of William Asadorian, 1992. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:57 |
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| title | Paul David Magriel letters, 1940-1967 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Letters received, 1940-1967, from museum directors and curators, dealers and other collectors concerning the identification, exhibition, and sale of Magriel's collection, particularly Renaissance bronzes and American drawings, watercolors and still life paintings. Correspondents include Ira Glackens, Francis Watson (Magriel's purchasing agent in London), John Davis Hatch, Irwin Untermeyer and others. Also included are letters from Frances Hawkins about the Museum of Modern Art, 1942-1943. Bio/History: Art collector, New York, N.Y. |
| extent | 0.2 linear ft. (350 items on partial microfilm reel) |
| formats | Microfilm Correspondence |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Donated 1967 by Paul Magriel. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:58 |
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| title | Oral history interview with Raymond J. Horowitz, 2004 Oct. 20- Nov. 5. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Raymond Horowitz conducted October 20, 29 and November 5, 2004 by Avis Berman for the Archives of American Art, in New York, NY. |
| extent | 3 sound cassettes (4 hrs. 30 min.) : analog. Transcript 65 p. |
| formats | Sound Recording Interview Transcript |
| access | Use requires an appointment. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | This interview is part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and administrators. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:05 |
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| title | Robert S. Pirie papers, 1956-2005. | repository | Grolier Club |
| description | The original inventory includes: correspondence relating to book and antique collecting of Robert S. Pirie; most of the letters are addressed to Pirie from fellow collectors, bibliophiles, and rare book and antique dealers. Correspondents include but are not limited to: F.B. Adams, Marie Angel, John Carter, John F. Fleming, E.P. Goldschmidt (London), Hamill & Barker (Chicago), Rupert Hart-Davis, John Hayward, B.E. Jurel-Jenson, Maggs Brothers (London), A.N.L. Munby, Michael Papantonio (Seven Gables Bookshop), Charles S. Ryskamp, John Sparrow, and J.L. Vellekoop of E.P. Goldscmidt. There is a collection of over 100 ALS and TLS from Philip Hofer of the Department of Graphic Art at Harvard University and 24 ALS from Sir Geoffrey Keynes concering preparation of the 4th edition of his Bibliography of Dr. John Donne (1973). Of the almost 200 ALS, TLS and telegrams from the firm of Bernard Quaritch in London, the majority are signed by P. N. Poole-Wilson. Supplementary inventory includes: appraisals and descriptions of furniture and objets d'art and some books; a number of the appraisals were made by Paul Magriel. There is substantial material concerning the exhibition John Donne at the Grolier Club in 1972 that was organized by RSP and included many items from his collection. Also: files of personal correspondence for the years 1980-1089 and the complete files documenting the creation of his publication for the Roxburghe Club, an edition of his. original manuscript of Robert Naunton's Fragmenta Regalia, printed by the Stinehour Press in 2002 for distribution to members. The complete file of papers relating to his role as an executor of the estate of antiquarian bookseller John Fleming is also included, as are papers relating to his sponsorship of a publications program with the Grolier Poetry Bookshoop (Laura Solano) in Cambridge Massachusetts. Bio/History: Robert S. Pirie graduated from Harvard College and Harvard University Law School. As an undergraduate, he was attracted to bibliographical work in Elizabethan authors and began to collect actively while on service with the United States Army in the late 1950s. In 1963 portions of his collection were exhibited at the Grolier Club (a New York City bibliophile organization) where he was an active member. In 1972 Pirie compiled for the Grolier Club John Donne, 1572-1631: a catalogue of the anniversary exhbition of first and early editions. Many of the items in this exhibition were from his own collection, and he was acknowledged by Donne bibliographer Sir Geoffrey Keynes as a premier collector of original editions of Donne. During the 1960s and early 1970s Pirie was associated with law firms in Boston; he later practiced in New York City and then served in turn as Co-Chairman and CEO of Rothschild North America; Senior Managing Director of Bear, Stearns ? and Vice-Chairman of Investment Banking at SG Cowen Securities Corporation. He is now associated with the French bank Societé Generale. |
| extent | 25 linear ft. |
| formats | Correspondence Photographs Negatives Inventories Estate Papers |
| access | Collection is restricted. |
| record source | http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm |
| finding aid | Unpublished finding aid available in repository |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:05 |
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