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titleHackett Galleries selected records, 1930-1957
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionTwo folders from the Hackett Galleries files, including one on Heinz Warneke containing 19 letters and photographs relating to his bronze statue "Royal Minstrel" (commissioned by John Hay Whitney through the Hackett Galleries), 1931; and a file on John Hay Whitney containing letters relating to his collection, a list of purchases made by him, and the measurements of a house, probably drawn up for the hanging of art works.

In addition there is a watercolor sketch, 1934, by an unidentified artist, and copies of two letters concerning the disposition of the Hackett Galleries Collection.
extent30 items (on partial microfilm reel) Reel(s): roll 2813
formatsCorrespondence Inventories Sketches
accessPatrons must use microfilm copy.
record linkn/a
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/hackett-galleries-selected-records-7629
acquisition informationPapers were transferred from the National Collection of Fine Arts/National Portrait Gallery Library in 1970. They were received by the library in 1966-1967 from Mrs. Giles Kelly, nee Helen Hackett, daughter of the owner of Hackett Galleries.
updated06/13/2023 16:22:28
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titleOral history interview with John Rewald, 1972 Nov. 16-1973 Feb. 8
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionJohn Rewald was an art historian, writer, educator (New York, N.Y.) Died Feb. 2, 1994.

Interview of John Rewald conducted by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. Rewald speaks of his youth in Germany; the development of his interest in art; his education; beginning his writing career; traveling through Europe; the beginnings of his interest in Cezanne; coming to the U.S.; meeting Alfred Barr; his association with the Museum of Modern Art; working as a consultant; philosophies of collecting; his books on impressionism and post-impressionism; researching his work on Cezanne; his teaching career; philosophies on the writing of art history; dealers and museums and his relationships with them. He recalls John Hay Whitney.
extent4 sound tape reels; 5 in. (105 p. transcript).
formatsSound Recording Transcript
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkn/a
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-john-rewald-12331
acquisition informationPart of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958.
updated06/13/2023 16:30:34
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titleArtist file: Whitney, John Hay; miscellaneous uncataloged material.
repositoryThe Museum of Modern Art
descriptionPamphlet files:
The folder may include announcements, clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, small exhibition catalogs, and other ephemeral material.

Location
MoMA Queens Artist Files

Call Number
WHITNEY, JOHN HAY
extent1 folder
formatsEphemera
accessArtist files--QNS
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991011432049707141
updated11/29/2022 15:49:50
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titleRe-opening of The Museum of Modern Art, May 10, 1939 [sound recording]
repositoryThe Museum of Modern Art
descriptionAddresses given on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Museum.

Performer
Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, Lowell Thomas, Edward Bruce, Edsel Ford, John Hay Whitney, Walt Disney (on the history of film), Dean Robert Hutchins, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Note
[NOTE: One of two master cassettes taken from seven audio discs of the same title in the Museum's collection; duplicated by the Museum of Broadcasting, March 20, 1985.]
extent1 sound cassette (60 min.)
formatsSound Recording
accessRequires appointment.
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991006914569707141
acquisition informationForms part of: Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.). Archives. Sound recordings.
updated11/29/2022 15:49:50
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titleDavid E. Finley Papers, 1915-1977.
repositoryLibrary of Congress
descriptionThe personal papers of David Finley, lawyer, first director of the National Gallery of Art and close associate of Andrew W. Mellon in the planning of the National Gallery, span the period from about 1915, when Finley began to practice law, to the months shortly before his death. They consist of correspondence, speeches, articles, diaries, photographs, recordings, medals, certificates and related materials. Of particular interest are records relating to the construction of the West Building of the National Gallery of Art and files concerning Andrew W. Mellon.

biographical and historical notes:
Born 1890, York, South Carolina; 1922-27, Member, War Loan Staff, U.S. Dept. of the Treasury; 1927-32, Special assistant to Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew W. Mellon; 1931, Married Margaret Morton Eustis; 1932-33, Honorary counselor to the American Embassy at the Court of St. James; 1938-56, Director, National Gallery of Art; 1950-62, Chairman, National Trust for Historic Preservation; 1950-63, Chairman, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; 1977, February 1, died, Washington, D.C.

extentca. 73 linear ft.
formatsPersonal Papers Correspondence Writings Diaries Photographs
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttp://catalog.loc.gov
finding aidFinding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room.
acquisition informationBequest, David E. Finley, 1977.
updated11/12/2014 11:29:54
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