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Archives of American Art
Salt Mines and Castles : lecture, by Lamont Moore
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.moorlamo
- Creators:
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Moore, Lamont
- Dates:
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1983 October 11/
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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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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 |
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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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