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Archives of American Art
Paul Philippe Cret papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cretpaul
- Creators:
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Cret, Paul Philippe, 1876-1945Bryant and Detwiler Co.
- Dates:
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1919-1931
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Microfilm reels
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to Cret's position as architect of the Detroit Art Institute. Included are correspondence with Clyde H. Burroughs and Ralph H. Booth of the Detroit Arts Commission, architect Albert Kahn, art historian William H. Valentiner, and builders Bryant and Detwiler Co.; and design and construction files, 1920-1929, containing construction progress reports, memoranda, specifications, schedules, and contracts.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Architect; Philadelphia, Pa. Born in France. Architect of Folger Shakespeare Library, Detroit Institute of Arts.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 2106-2107 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in Detroit Institute of Arts Archives, Detroit, Michigan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1980 by the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Keywords
Archives of American Art
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