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Archives of American Art
Arabella Duval Huntington papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.huntarab
- Creators:
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Huntington, Arabella Duval, 1850 or 51-1924
- Dates:
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1888-1925
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.2 Linear feet(on 2 microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, and subject files relating to the art collecting activities of Arabella Duval Huntington and family.
Scope and Contents
Extensive correspondence relating to Huntington's art collecting from dealers and others includes letters from Joseph Duveen regarding purchases of two Rembrandts and a Hals. Other materials include a biographical sketch, lists of accounts payable, an exhibition catalog for a show of paintings owned by Collis Potter Huntington, critical descriptions of Titian's paintings by G.B. Cavalcaselle and inventories, bills and receipts for paintings, jewelry, furnishings, and tapestries purchased from numerous dealers and galleries (see finding aid for a complete listing of dealers).
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Philanthropist and art collector Arabella Duval Huntington was the wife of the railroad and shipping magnate, Collis P. Huntington. After his death, Arabella married Collis' nephew, Henry E. Huntington. Both husbands put at Arabella's disposal immense funds for the purchase of works of art. Her purchases later became the foundation for Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California. Aside from her art collecting, Mrs. Huntington spent much of her time immersed in various charitable and humanitarian endeavors.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 4279-4280 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: George Arents Research Library for Special Collections, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Order and arrangement is that of the George Arents Research Library for Special Collections.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Arabella Duval Huntington papers also at Syracuse University.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
A collection inventory prepared by the lender is available at Archives of American Art offices and at George Arents Research Library for Special Collections, Syracuse University.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Art -- Collectors and collecting -- California | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Antiques -- Private collections -- California | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Titian, ca. 1488-1576 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Cavalcaselle, G. B. (Giovanni Battista), 1820-1897 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Duveen, Joseph Duveen, Baron, 1869-1939 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Huntington, Collis Potter, 1821-1900 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Huntington, Henry Edwards, 1850-1927 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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