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Archives of American Art
Richard F. Brown papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.browrich
- Creators:
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Brown, Richard F. (Richard Fargo), 1916-1979
- Dates:
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1949-1959
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Undated correspondence; an untitled manuscript on Impressionism; notes for lectures, and lectures, given by Brown at the Frick Collection (one, on Camille Pissaro, includes photographs); exhibition catalogs and invitations; and newspaper clippings. Unmicrofilmed material includes school drawings; and university and other class notes, and clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Richard F. Brown (1916-1979) was a museum director and art historian in Fort Worth, Texas.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3382A-3385 available for use only at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1984 by Mrs. Brown, widow of Richard Brown.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Finding aid listing the subjects of Brown's Frick lectures and information on the unmicrofilmed portions of the collection available in all Archives of American Art offices.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Art historians -- Texas -- Fort Worth | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum directors -- Texas -- Fort Worth | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art museums -- United States | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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