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Archives related to: Guggenheim, Solomon R. (Solomon Robert), 1861-1949
| title | Scrapbooks regarding the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 1935-1939. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and other printed material relating to Solomon R. Guggenheim and his collection of non-objective art. Topics include: the exhibitions of the collection at the Gibbes Art Gallery, Charleston, S.C., 1936 and 1938, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 1937, and the Baltimore Museum of Art, 1939; the formation of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 1937; the opening of the collection at 24 E. 54th St., June 1939; Guggenheim curator Hilla Rebay; painter Rudolf Bauer; and Guggenheim. Editorials and letters to the editor regarding abstract art are also included. |
| extent | 1 partial microfilm reel (155 frames) |
| formats | Microfilm Scrapbooks |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1965 by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Originals in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, N.Y. |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:51 |
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| title | Wassily Kandinsky papers, 1911-1940 (bulk 1921-1937). | repository | The Getty Research Institute |
| description | The papers consist of ca. 280 items (on ca. 470 leaves) that document Kandinsky's teachings at the Bauhaus, his writings, his involvement with the Russian Academy of Artistic Sciences [RAKhN] in Moscow, and his professional contacts with art dealers, artists, collectors and publishers. The most extensive part (Series I) constitutes a large body of teaching materials from 1925, the time Kandinsky taught at the Bauhaus in Dessau, until 1933, the year of the dissolution of the school under pressure from the National Socialist regime. Included are detailed teaching notes, reading lists and class rosters. The notes relate mainly to the courses Abstrakte Formelemente [Theory of Form] and Grundlehre [Preliminary Course], and focus on Kandinsky's color theory, and on elements of line, point, plane, and composition. Also present are notes for Kandinsky's "freie Malklasse", a course which concentrated on painting not intended as applied art. Kandinsky frequently refers to art history and to current artistic trends in the visual and performing arts. All text is in German. There are approximately forty of Kandinsky's teaching aids, comprised of original drawings and geometrical forms in various colors. The second series consists of Kandinsky's undated manuscript writings, notably an unpublished Russian translation of Uber das Geistige in der Kunst, typed and handwritten, with an undated proof copy with corrections, and drafts for figures in chapter IV. Also included are outlines for other texts by Kandinsky, and miscellaneous handwritten notes. The third series relates to Kandinsky's professional life after his return to Russia in 1914 when he was actively involved as co-founder and vice-president of the Russian Academy of Artistic Sciences in Moscow. Included are institutional records of the Academy, as well as outlines and transcripts of lectures and discussions by Kandinsky and several other Academy members. Most of the papers are dated 1921, the year in which Kandinsky and his wife left Moscow for Berlin. All material in this series is in Russian. The fourth series consists of professional correspondence. A significant portion comprises 19 letters by Kandinsky to the New York art dealer and collector Jsrael Ber Neumann, written between 1934 and 1940, after Kandinsky's relocation from Germany to Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris. Also present are ca. 50 letters from artists, art dealers, private collectors, art critics, editors and publishers, dating from 1911 to 1933. The letters are rich in detail related to Kandinsky's exhibition activities and the reception of his artistic ideas, and provide information about the activities of other significant figures, including Alexej von Jawlenski, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Franz Marc, Arnold Schoenberg, and the American art collector Arthur Jerome Eddy. These materials are in German, with a few letters in French or English. |
| extent | 2 linear ft. (4 boxes) |
| formats | Business Papers Writings Correspondence Ephemera |
| access | Open for use by qualified researchers |
| record link | http://archives2.getty.edu:8082/xtf/view?docId=ead/850910/850910.xml;query=;brand=default |
| record source | http://hdl.handle.net/10020/cat76560 |
| finding aid | Online and available in the repository. |
| acquisition information | Acquired by the repository in 1985. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:52 |
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| title | Rudolf Bauer papers, 1918-1983. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Drafts of letters and a few letters received; business records; legal documents; writings; printed material; and photographs primarily regarding Bauer's work as a non-objective painter, and his relationship with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and its first director Hilla Rebay. Included are typescripts of two lengthy, rambling letters (24 p. and 45 p. single spaced) from Bauer to Rebay and two to Frank Lloyd Wright (11 p. and 40 p. single spaced) concerning his relationship with the Guggenheim Foundation and its design; a file on the Foundation, 1938-1945, containing internal reports of activities, memorandum, letters, and documents, some concerning the controversy surrounding efforts to remove Rebay as director; writings and notes by Bauer on his philosophies about contemporary art and museums; writings and lectures by Rebay on non-objective painting, 1941-1942; printed material, 1918-1969, including clippings, exhibition announcements, catalog entries, and reproductions of Bauer's work; photographs of Bauer, his family, friends, home, car, works of art and exhibition installations; scattered business records, including shipping lists for paintings, and tax and immigration documents; a file on Bauer's antique Duesenberg Phaeton car; and a few letters to Bauer's widow, Louise Parry, including 2 from Otto Nebel, one enclosing a woodblock print, and one from Rebay's biographer, Joan Lukach, 1983. Included in the Guggenheim Foundation file are a letter from Solomon Guggenheim to the U.S. Attorney, 1942, requesting that Bauer be allowed to visit New York without the required permit due to the frequency of Guggenheim's requests for Bauer's advice, and a letter from Frank Crowninshield, editor of Vogue, 1938, to the Foundation, requesting information on Bauer's arrival in the U.S. Bio/History: Abstract painter, New York, N.Y. |
| extent | 1.1 linear ft. |
| formats | Correspondence Writings Printed Materials |
| access | Use requires an appointment. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Gift of the Estate of Louise Bauer Parry (widow of artist), 1985; arranged by Franklin Riehlman of Phillips auctioneers. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:52 |
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| title | Hannes Beckmann papers, 1930-1980. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Biographical sketches and resumes; a list of lectures; correspondence; illustrated notes, typescripts of lectures and other unpublished writings; 21 photographs of Josef Albers; exhibition catalogs; printed material; a subject file on Hilla Rebay containing memos and notes; papers concerning the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, NYC; a photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright, Rebay, and Solomon R. Guggenheim with a model of the Guggenheim Museum; "Hostess Reports"; catalogs, clippings, and other miscellaneous printed material. Bio / His Notes: Painter and lecturer; Boston, Mass. and Hanover, N.H. Born in Germany. Taught at the Bauhaus. |
| extent | ca. 300 items (on 1 microfilm reel) reel 2526 |
| formats | Microfilm Correspondence Writings Exhibition Catalogs Printed Materials |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record source | http://www.siris.si.edu/ |
| acquisition information | Lent 1981-1982 by Elsa Beckmann, widow of Hannes Beckmann. Typescripts of lectures were subsequently given by Mrs. Beckmann in 1982. Originals in the possession of Elsa N. Beckmann, 10 Woodrow Street, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:52 |
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| title | Solomon R. Guggenheim records, 1927-1949 | repository | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives |
| description | The records of Solomon R. Guggenheim (SRG) span the years 1927-1949 and document his correspondence of those years. The correspondence includes both incoming and outgoing letters, in which insight into various spheres of SRG's professional and personal life appears. Correspondence written by Irene Guggenheim to Hilla Rebay is also included in this collection, from October of 1927 to November of 1949. The bulk of correspondence reflects concerns over the future of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation which had not yet established a museum on New York's Upper East Side. Historical Abstract: Historical Abstract: In 1937, Solomon Robert Guggenheim (SRG), scion of a wealthy American family, had high hopes for the vast collection of art pieces he possessed. SRG established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (SRGF) in that year and set up the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, with several hundred pieces from his own collection. As a result of his desire to make his possessions available for public viewing, SRG set out to "provide for the promotion of art for the mental and moral improvement of men and women, by furthering their education, enlightenment, and aesthetic taste." Characterized as a firm advocate of non-objective art, SRG associated his Foundation with names such as Rudolf Bauer, Kandinsky, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hilla Rebay. Through his efforts, the SRGF became a leader in the world of visual art and elevated non-objectivity to a legitimate art form. Preferred Citation: Solomon R. Guggenheim records. A0040. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives, New York, NY. Location: CF Call Number: A0040 |
| extent | .35 cubic ft. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | The collection is partially restricted. The archives are open to qualified scholars and researchers by advance appointment only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. To schedule an appointment, please contact archives@guggenheim.org. It is recommended that appointment requests are made at least two weeks prior to the visit. |
| record source | http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/library-and-archives/archive-collections/A0040/ |
| finding aid | Online and in repository. Finding aid prepared by Mariana Benites in May 2007. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:56 |
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| title | Irene and Solomon R. Guggenheim Estates papers, 1905-1959 (bulk 1926-1955) | repository | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives |
| description | The Irene and Solomon R. Guggenheim Estates papers spans the years 1905-1959 (bulk 1926-1955) and documents the individual estates of Irene and Solomon R. Guggenheim. The majority of papers in this collection were created prior to and at the beginning stages of the establishment of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The collection includes: collection acquisition information; auction catalogs; correspondence; appraisals; inventories; negatives; the last wills and testament of the Guggenheims; newspaper clippings; and sales receipts Biographical Abstract: Irene Rothschild Guggenheim (IRG) (1868-1954) was a philanthropist interested in child development and the arts. Solomon R. Guggenheim (SRG) (1861-1949) was a business executive who was also a collector of art. In 1895, SRG and IRG married. Upon their deaths, the estates they left helped build the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (SRGM) and its Foundation. Preferred Citation:Irene and Solomon R. Guggenheim Estates collection. M0011. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives, New York, NY. Location: CF Call Number: M0011 |
| extent | 1 cubic ft. (1 record center carton) |
| formats | Legal Papers Estate Papers Correspondence Appraisals Inventories |
| access | The collection is partially restricted. Financial records and permanent collection records are restricted. For further information, please consult the Manager of the Library and Archives. |
| record link | |
| record source | http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/library-and-archives/archive-collections/M0011/ |
| finding aid | Online and in repository. Finding aid prepared by Terez Rivera in April 2007. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:56 |
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| title | Guggenheim Image Archive | repository | Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, Photography Department |
| description | The Guggenheim's selection of images is rich in depth and visually impressive. It includes superior photographs of our premiere art collection; installation images of our award-winning exhibitions; and images of our iconic architecture around the world, including original historical photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright and the construction of the Guggenheim Museum, New York. Works of Art -Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Collection -Peggy Guggenheim Collection -Hilla Rebay Collection -Justin K. Thannhauser Collection -The Panza Collection Architecture -Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York -Peggy Guggenheim Palazzo and Garden, Venice -Guggenheim Museum Bilbao -Deutsche Guggenheim -Guggenheim Hermitage Museum Historical Photography -Exhibitions and installations -Historical personalities -William Short Archives (original construction photography of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum) |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.guggenheim.org/image_archive/index.html#general |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:02 |
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| title | Collection on the Guggenheim family, 1941-1991 (bulk 1988-1991) | repository | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives |
| description | The Collection on the Guggenheim family spans the years 1941-1991 (bulk 1988-1991) and documents the lives of select Guggenheim family members. The collection includes family trees, biographies, obituaries, a wedding announcement, correspondence, press releases, news articles and descriptions of Guggenheim estates. Highlights of this collection include photographs of Solomon R. Guggenheim and his nephew Harry F. Guggenheim as well as correspondence between former Guggenheim Archivist Ward Jackson and former President Peter Lawson-Johnston. Historical Abstract: The Guggenheim family refers to a number of descendants of Meyer Guggenheim who were known for their successes in mining and smelting, and later for their philanthropy in diverse areas such as aviation and modern art. Preferred Citation: Collection on the Guggenheim family. A0057. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives, New York, NY. Location: CF Call Number: A0057 |
| extent | .2 cubic ft. (1 box) |
| formats | Ephemera Correspondence Writings Printed Materials Photographs |
| access | This collection is partially restricted. Please contact the Manager of the Library and Archives for further information. |
| record link | https://www.guggenheim.org/finding-aids/collection/a0057 |
| record source | http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/library-and-archives/archive-collections/A0057/ |
| finding aid | Online and in repository. Finding aid prepared by Ardra Whitney in October 2008. |
| updated | 11/07/2019 15:30:23 |
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| title | The Fototeca Berenson (Villa I Tatti Photo Archives) | repository | Biblioteca Berenson, Villa I Tatti |
| description | The collection contains about 300,000 photographs, many of them collected by Berenson himself from the 1880s until the time of his death in 1959. Many have notes on the back in his handwriting. Many show works of art before restoration, and others show images since destroyed. An important section, "Homeless paintings", contains photographs of works whose current location is unknown. The photographs are almost exclusively black and white in a variety of photographic media, such as albumen, gelatine, or carbon. About 3000 large-format photographs are stored separately. In addition, there is a considerable amount of documentary material in the form of clippings, notes and printed reproductions. The photographs are arranged according to Berenson's original scheme, by school: Florence, Siena, Central Italy, Northern Italy, Lombardy, Venice, Southern Italy. Within each school they are arranged by artist, then by topography, followed by homeless. Paintings and drawings are arranged separately. The main focus of the collection is on Italian painting and drawing from the mid-thirteenth to the mid-sixteenth centuries. This part of the collection continues to be developed through the acquisition of new materials and through photographic campaigns. Later periods are also represented but in smaller scale, without systematic updating. There is also material on medieval painting, arranged topographically; manuscript illumination, arranged according to present location; archeology; Byzantine art and architecture, arranged both by artist and by location; and non-Italian art, arranged by country. Finally a section of 8000 photographs is devoted to the art of the Far East, India and Islam. In addition to the original Berenson nucleus, collections of prints, glass plates, negatives and transparencies have entered the Fototeca. These include the collections of Emilio Marcucci (nineteenth-century projects for the completion of various Florentine monuments), George Kaftal (representations of saints in Italian painting of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries), Henry Clifford (painting thirtheenth to seventeenth centuries), Giorgio Castelfranco (Italian art thirteenth to twentieth centuries), Giannino Marchig (restoration), Frederick Hartt (Michelangelo, Giulio Romano), Giuseppe Marchini (Italian art and stained glass), and Craig H. Smyth (Renaissance painting and drawing). There is a small collection of micropublications and microfiche (162,386 frames): L=index photographique de l'art en France (95,648); Sotheby's Pictorial Archive - Old Master Paintings (45,472); Christie's Pictorial Archive Italian School (9,898); Christie's Pictorial Archive - New York 1977-95 Old Master Paintings & Drawings (11,368). The microfilm of the Bartsch Corpus comprises about 42,000 frames. Notes Most photographers not identified. |
| extent | 300,000 + photographs |
| formats | Photographs Reproductions Microfilm Artist Files |
| access | Contact Ilaria Della Monica the archivist at the Berenson Library for restrictions and appointments. |
| record link | http://via.lib.harvard.edu/via/deliver/advancedsearch?_collection=via |
| record source | http://itatti.harvard.edu/ |
| finding aid | Currently, there is no catalog of the photographs at Villa I Tatti. In some cases, Artist Files, can be found school (i.e. Venetian, Lombard, Northern Italy, Central Italy, etc. . .) and some are cataloged in Harvard's online catalog, HOLLIS. |
| acquisition information | Originally formed by Bernard Berenson the Library continues to add to the file. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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