Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Montross Gallery
| title | Miscellaneous art exhibition catalog collection, 1813-1953, bulk 1915-1925 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | From the Montross Gallery Records:"Eleventh Annual Exhibition-Ten American Painters," 1908; "Opening Exhibition Season 1914-1915," 1914; "Special Exhibition of Modern Art Applied to Decoration by Leading American Artists," 1915; "Exhibition of Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture," 1915; "Fifty Pictures by Fifty Artists," 1916; "Exhibition of Pictures by Jean Crotti, Marcel Duchamp, Albert Gleizes, and Jean Metzinger," 1916; "Exhibition New York Society of Etchers," 1916, introduction by Carl Zigrosser; "Contemporary Group Exhibition," 1916; "Special Exhibition Arthur B. Davies, Walt Kuhn, Jules Pascin, Charles Sheeler, and Max Weber," 1917; "Twentieth Annual Exhibition-Ten American Painters," 1917, enclosing an invitation card; "Special Exhibition of Pictures," 1919; "Special Exhibition Contemporary Art," 1922, two copies, one annotated (by Walt Kuhn); "Special Exhibition Contemporary Art," 1923, three copies, one annotated on cover 1923', and another annotated (by Walt Kuhn); and catalogs for one person exhibitions of Henri Matisse, Horatio Walker, Childe Hassam, [Paul] Cezanne, Jonas Lie, Randall Davey, Gari Melchers, Kenneth Hayes Miller, Allen Tucker, John Marin, Harold F. Weston, F. Overton Colbert, Max Kuehne, Marguerite Zorach, Max Weber, Oliver Chaffee, Walt Kuhn (invitation card enclosed), and Elmer L. MacRae. Also included is a xerox copy of part of a newspaper article regarding a show at the Montross Gallery, 1923. Bio / His Notes: Art gallery at 550 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. |
| extent | 42 items. reel 4859 (fr. 626-781) |
| formats | Microfilm Exhibition Catalogs |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | https://sirismm.si.edu/EADpdfs/AAA.archamea.pdf |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/miscellaneous-art-exhibition-catalog-collection-9520/series-5 |
| updated | 06/15/2023 16:22:13 |
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| title | John Quinn ledgers, 1909-1924. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Ledgers detailing the art purchases of John Quinn. Entries include the Association of American Painters and Sculptors listing purchases from the Armory Show, February to June 1913, of works by Cezanne, Renoir, Raymond Villon-Duchamp, Andre Derain, Jules Pascin, Odilon Redon, Walt Kuhn, Jacques Villon and others. Also entered are purchases from Alfred Stieglitz's Photo-Secession Gallery for paintings by Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Severini and Stanton Macdonald-Wright. Purchases from art dealers include M. Knoedler & Co. (for works by Morton Schamberg), Montross Gallery (for works by Arthur B. Davies, Maurice Pendergast, Walt Kuhn, Charles Sheeler, Max Weber), William Macbeth Gallery, Durand Ruel & Sons, and Ambroise Vollard. Other entries of note include those for Jacob Epstein, one for Tiffany Studios detailing extensive refurbishing and refinishing of numerous items of furniture, and one for the Penguin Club enumerating the cost incurred for the installation of the VORTICIST EXHIBITION. |
| extent | 2 v. (ca. 390 p. on 1 microfilm reel) |
| formats | Microfilm |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/john-quinn-ledgers-7242 |
| finding aid | None |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1986 by Thomas F. Conroy, Quinn's nephew by marriage. Mr. Conroy intends to donate these papers to the New York Public Library where the John Quinn Memorial Collection is housed. |
| updated | 06/08/2023 16:42:16 |
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| title | Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1922-1928, n.d. | repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| description | In the 1920’s, Charles Burchfield was introduced to J. J. Lankes and to printmaking by Carl Zigrosser. The two artists worked in collaboration making prints. Isolated as an artist working in Buffalo, N.Y., Burchfield’s letters are warm and eager. He writes about his career and works in progress. There is a passing reference to a sketching trip to Ohio in 1923 with Lankes. A similar trip in 1924 is described at length in Lankes’ correspondence with Zigrosser. In 1925, Burchfield made his arrangement with Montross Gallery exclusive and his paintings were transferred from the Weyhe Gallery. Author: Burchfield, Charles Ephraim, 1893-1967. Contained in: Carl Zigrosser Papers, ca. 1891-1971. Folder 230. Location: Rare Book & Ms Library Manuscripts Call Number: Ms. Coll. 6 LC Subject(s): Lankes, Julius J. 1884-1960. Montross Gallery. Weyhe Gallery. |
| extent | 19 items (19 leaves). |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | In general, the Carl Zigrosser Papers may be examined by qualified researchers in the reading room of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania. Photocopying of Zigrosser materials is at the discretion of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The receipt of photocopies does not grant publication rights without the written permission of the University of Pennsylvania and the literary executors of the authors in question. |
| record source | http://www.franklin.library.upenn.edu |
| finding aid | Available in electronic form and in repository. |
| acquisition information | Gift June 1972 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | Edwin Coupland Shaw papers, 1864-1937. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Correspondence with dealers, artists, museums, publishers, photography studios, and others regarding art purchases, loans, and Shaw's collection; and 16 v. of scrapbooks containing photographs, letters, and biographical information on artists. Much of the correspondence with artists relates to Shaw's requests for the information which was then used in the scrapbooks. Also included is one volume compiled in 1947 outlining the contents of the scrapbooks. 16 vol. of scrapbooks, 1864-1930, relating to artists represented in Shaw's collection, containing letters, many from artists, photographs of artists and their work, biographical data, clippings and articles, and comments on their work; and 1 v., "Notes: Edwin C. Shaw Collection of Paintings," (cont. ) compiled in 1947, and annotated "Used at Women's Art League Meeting at Miss Shaw's in 1947 by Mrs. [Jane S.] Barnhardt, who compiled it, and then given to the Art Institute Library," containing an outline of the contents of the 16 v. of scrapbooks. Artists represented in the scrapbooks include J. Carroll Beckwith, Frank W. Benson, Ralph Blakelock, Emil Carlsen, William Merritt Chase, Timothy Cole, Elliott Daingerfield, Cyrus B. Dallin, Charles Davis, Warren Davis, Gleb Derujinsky, Charles M. Dewey, Thomas W. Dewing, Paul Dougherty, Frank Duveneck, Charles Eaton, Frederick Frieseke, George Fuller, Lillian Genth, Childe Hassam, Charles Hawthorne, William Morris Hunt, George Inness, John Johansen, Isidore Konti, John La Farge, William Lathrop, Frederick MacMonnies, Hermon A. MacNeil, Willard Metcalf, Herman Dudley Murphy, J. Francis Murphy, A. Phimister Proctor, Henry Ward Ranger, William Ritschel, Felix Russmann, Albert P. Ryder, Eugenie F. Shonnard, Lars Gustaf Sellstedt, Elliot Torrey, Dwight Tryon, Helen M. Turner, John Twachtman, Elihu Vedder, Bessie P. Vonnoh, Robert Vonnoh, Horatio Walker, J. Alden Weir, Frederick Ballard Williams, Henry Wolf and "The Ten." Correspondence, ca. 1916-1941, concerning art acquisitions with dealers Erwin S. Barrie of Grand Central Art Galleries; Thomas Whipple Dunbar; Frederic Newlin Price and T.H. Russell of Ferargil Galleries; W. Frank Purdy of the Gorham Co. Dept. of Sculpture and later the School of American Sculpture; D.H. Hatfield of Hatfield ? Thomas Gerrity of M. Knoedler ? Robert Macbeth, Robert McIntyre and Henry Miller of the Macbeth Gallery; Albert Milch of E.? Newman Montross of Montross Gallery; J.E. Batts of the Thurber Art Galleries; Robert C. Vose of R.C. ? Howard Young of Howard Young Galleries; and J.W. Young; correspondence with artists and/or their families requesting the artist's portrait, biographical information and background, including letters from Elliot Daingerfield, Charles Dewey, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, John C. Johansen, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Hervey W. Minns, Hermann Dudley Murphy, A.P. Proctor, Eugenie Shonnard, Elliot Torrey, Dwight W. Tryon, Helen M. Turner, and Horatio Walker, and the families of J. Carroll Beckwith, George Inness, Lars Gustaf Sellstedt, John Henry Twachtman and J. Alden Weir; correspondence with the Dayton Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art regarding works lent for exhibition; with publisher Frederic Fairchild Sherman; with photography studios; and other miscellaneous. correspondence. |
| extent | 3 microfilm reels. |
| formats | Microfilm |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/edwin-coupland-shaw-papers-8467 |
| finding aid | Finding aid describing materials in the scrapbooks for each artist is available at AAA offices. |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1976 and 1992 by the Akron Art Museum. Shaw bequethed his art collection and papers to the Museum, then named the Akron Art Institute. Original or duplicate materials: Originals in the Akron Art Museum. |
| updated | 06/08/2023 16:42:13 |
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| title | Trade catalogs of artwork, 1784-[197-?] | repository | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| description | Catalogs and sales catalogs of artwork, posters, reproductions of artwork, photographs, and picture frames. Notes box 1 artwork Call Number Special Coll., Romaine Trade Catalogs |
| extent | 44 items (1 box) ill. |
| formats | Catalogs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://pegasus-16.library.ucsb.edu |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in the Department of Special Collections and on the Internet. |
| acquisition information | Donation by Margaret Mallory, via transfer from uCSB Art Museum, ca. 1960s. Forms part of: Romaine trade catalog collection. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | Niles Spencer papers, 1826-1972 (bulk 1900-1961). | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Sketches and drawings by Spencer, and art work by others; printed material on Spencer; printed material and a few photographs used as source material for paintings; photographs of Spencer's work; and a few letters. REEL 3948: Fourteen drawings and preparatory sketches, undated; and a clipping, 1939. REEL 4793: Art work by Spencer includes a poster design done while a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, 1912, a self-portrait in pencil and ink, a pen and ink drawing of Abraham Lincoln, and nine pencil and ink drawings after Cezanne, Daumier, Matisse and Picasso; art work by others includes a charcoal sketch of Spencer by H.I. Smith, 2 watercolors by Spencer's father, Henry, 1900, and an engraving by Henry Hoppner Meyer, 1826, of Mexican statesman Lucas Alaman, inscribed by Alaman to Charles Naylor, 1848. Also included are letters and two vol. of printed material on Spencer, compiled by book designer G. Alan Chidsey and presented to the family upon Spencer's death in 1952. Other printed material includes clippings, 1939-1961; an interview of Spencer conducted by Ernest Watson in American Artists Magazine, 1944; a press release for Spencer's 1954 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art; and four exhibition catalogs, including one for a Cezanne exhibition at Montross Gallery, 1916, containing a pencil sketch by Spencer on the back, and one for a Spencer exhibition at the Washburn Gallery, 1972. Photographs are of industrial landscapes (4), probably used as source material for paintings, paintings by Spencer (16), and by others (4). A file on Slater Mill, owned by the Spencer family, containing an historical account and a photograph, 1972, is also included. UNMICROFILMED: Clippings regarding art works by others, including two oversize reproductions of works by Cezanne, ca. 1930; and miscellaneous clippings featuring photographs of industrial sites and architecture, c.1920-1930. Biographical and Historical Notes Painter; New York, N.Y. Associated with the Precisionist school of painting. |
| extent | 0.6 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 2 reels) reels 3948 and 4793 |
| formats | Microfilm Drawings Catalogs Printed Materials Correspondence |
| access | Microfilmed portion must be consulted on microfilm. Use of unmicrofilmed portion requires an appointment and is limited to Washington, D.C. storage facility. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| acquisition information | Donated 1977 and 1989 by Brett Harrington, nephew of Niles Spencer's wife. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | Manierre Dawson papers, 1904-1963. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Letters; a journal, 1908-1922, 1939-1940; a record of Dawson's painting and sculpture, 1904-1963; and an exhibition catalog. REEL 64: Letters received including, 11 from Walter Pach of the Association of American Painters and Sculptors, 7 from Dudley Crafts Watson as Director of the Milwaukee Art Society, and letters from Jerome Blum, from Chicago journalist Hi Simousy, and from G. G. Wing, president of the Ludington State Bank, for which Dawson painted a mural. Also included is a xerox of a journal, 1908-1922, 1939-1940, in which Dawson comments on: work as a draftman for Holabird and Roche, Chicago, and other architectural firms, meetings with Gertrude Stein, Arthur Davies, Dudley Watson and Walter Pach; the Armory Show, the Montross Gallery Show and the subsequent tour; meetings with Margaret Anderson and Jane Heap. Entries after 1914 record domestic affairs on Dawson's farm in Ludington, with intermittent comments on his painting and sculpture. REEL 2428: Dawson's record of paintings and sculpture, 1904-1963; and an exhibition catalog of the Milwaukee Art Society, 1914. Biographical and Historical Notes Painter, sculptor; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illnois, Ludington, Michigan. |
| extent | 30 items (on 2 microfilm reels) reels 64 and 2428 |
| formats | Microfilm Correspondence Journals Exhibition Catalogs Ephemera |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| acquisition information | Material on reel 64 donated 1969 by Manierre Dawson. Material on reel 2428 donated 1982 by Marianne Gedo, who was doing research on Dawson. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | Georgia O'Keeffe artist file. | repository | Whitney Museum of American Art |
| description | For further information see http://library.whitney.org/ |
| extent | 54 folders. |
| formats | Correspondence Ephemera Clippings Catalogs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. To use the Library, patrons are required to please state their request in the body of an email, in advance, and send the message to library@whitney.org. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | E. Middleton Manigault Scrapbook and letters, 1910-1946, 1910-1922 (bulk). | repository | Whitney Museum of American Art |
| description | For further information see http://library.whitney.org/ |
| extent | 1 v. |
| formats | Scrapbooks Correspondence Clippings Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. To use the Library, patrons are required to please state their request in the body of an email, in advance, and send the message to library@whitney.org. |
| record source | http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:59 |
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| title | Records of the Director's Office: Frederic Allen Whiting, 1913-1930 | repository | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| description | The records of the Director's Office are the primary source for understanding the decisions made and actions taken at the highest level of the museum's administration. In addition, the records constitute one of the most valuable, unified resources for researching the early history of the museum and its art collection; initial construction and expansion of the museum building; changes in the museum's administrative hierarchy; personalities and activities of individual staff members; artistic and social movements of the first half of the twentieth century; and the museum's relationship with civic, cultural, and educational institutions throughout the country and the world. The records from Frederic Allen Whiting's tenure as director are divided into four main series: I. Numbered Administrative Correspondence, II. Unnumbered Administrative Correspondence, III. Biographical Materials, and IV. Index to Numbered Administrative Correspondence. Citation: The Cleveland Museum of Art Archives, Records of the Director's Office: Frederic Allen Whiting, date and short description of document [e.g., letter from Whiting to Kent, 6 June 1916]. |
| extent | 22.6 cubic feet, 72 boxes |
| formats | Administrative Records Writings Correspondence Notes |
| access | At the end of the restricted period, the records will still be subject to the review of the archivist before access is granted. |
| record link | http://library.clevelandart.org/museum_archives/finding_aids/whiting/index.php |
| record source | http://library.clevelandart.org/museum_archives/finding_aids/ |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:11 |
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