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Archives of American Art
Edwin James Hipkiss papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hipkedwi
- Creators:
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Hipkiss, Edwin James, 1885-1955Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Dates:
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1928-1964
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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40 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical and career material; 14 letters to and from Hipkiss, Harold Edgell and G. E. P. How, regarding acquisition of works for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; clippings; photographs of Hipkiss and works acquired by him; articles and lectures.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Curator of the Department of Decorative Arts, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from 1919-1954.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm roll 640 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor is the widow of the artist.
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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