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Archives of American Art
Herman Baron papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.baroherm
- Creators:
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Baron, Herman, 1892-1961
- Dates:
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1937-1967
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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500 Items
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A brief biographical account, 1967; an essay by Baron entitled, "American Art Under Attack", 1949; exhibition catalogs and publications relating to the ACA Galleries; photographs, undated and 1950-1960, of Baron and his family; and letters of condolence sent to Baron's wife, Ella, upon Baron's death, 1961.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Herman Baron was the founder of the ACA Galleries (also known as American Contemporary Art and A.C.A. Gallery) in 1932 and served as its director until his death in 1961.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3769 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Syracuse University, George Arents Research Library, 1984. See also ACA Galleries records for additional Baron material.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing 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. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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