Archives of American Art

Salt Mines and Castles : lecture, by Lamont Moore

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.moorlamo
Creators:
Moore, Lamont
Dates:
1983 October 11/
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A tape recording of a lecture delivered by Lamont Moore entitled "Salt Mines and Castles" and 51 accompanying slides. Moore speaks of the history of the American Commission for the Protection and Salvage of Historic Monuments in War Areas, and its efforts toward recovery of art looted during World War II. The lecture was given at the Belmont Memorial Library, Belmont, Massachusetts for the Belmont Historical Society.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Lamont Moore (1909-1998) was a historian from New London, N.H. who was involved in the American Commission for the Protection and Salvage of Historic Monuments in War Areas.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1983 by Lamont Moore.

Using the Collection

Medium
Magnetic tape.
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.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Art and war Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art thefts Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art treasures in war Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sound recordings Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
American Commission for the Protection and Salvage of Artistic and Historic Monuments in War Areas Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Belmont Historical Society Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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