Archives of American Art

Rufus Porter writings

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.portrufu
Creators:
Porter, Rufus, 1792-1884
Dates:
1825-1846
Languages:
English
.
Physical Description:
2 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Two essays by Porter, "A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments" and "Essays on Various Kinds of Painting by Rufus Porter, September 11, 1845-April 9, 1846," a compilation of articles for the magazine, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Scientist; New York, N.Y. Founded the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN in 1845.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 1734 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Jean Lipman, the donor, is an art historian and is a frequent donor to AAA.

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.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Art -- Technique Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art and science -- Archival resouces Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art literature Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Scientists Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Scientific American Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
https://www.aaa.si.edu/services/questions