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Archives of American Art
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.nathsalt
- Creators:
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Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund
- Dates:
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1968-1975
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Minutes of a meeting of the trustees of the Saltonstall Arts Fund; letters and memorandums relating to the sale of works from the Saltonstall collection; lists of works in the collection and appraisals; a "Memorial Exhibition" catalog; an estate auction catalog; and photocopies of clippings about Saltonstall.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Nathaniel Saltonstall, an architect and art collector, was one of the founders of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, Massachusetts. He was President from 1936-1948, and 1960-1961; and Honorary President from 1961-1968. He was also a long-time trustee of both the ICA and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In 1959, he established the "Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund" in memory of his parents. Through auctions and sales of works in his collection, numerous schools, colleges, museums and galleries have received gifts from the fund and/or had the opportunity to show work not otherwise available.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 1992 by Eloise W. Hodges, a grand niece of Nathaniel Saltonstall. She received the material from her father, Philip Weld, an executor of Saltonstall's estate.
Using the Collection
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 -- Private collections | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art patronage | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Massachusetts | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art patrons -- Massachusetts | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1903-1968 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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