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Archives of American Art
Paul J. Sachs letter to Peter A. Wick
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sachpaul
- Creators:
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Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965
- Dates:
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1954 Nov. 11
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Sachs writes to thank Wick for the favorable review of his book [presumably Modern Prints and Drawings; a Guide to a Better Understanding of Modern Draughtsmanship (1954)], which Wick delivered on a radio broadcast. Sachs tells him "You give me courage to push to completion two other books on which I have been at work for a long time."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sachs: professor of fine arts at Harvard University. Wick: curator; Boston, Mass; full name Peter Arms Wick.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 5302 fr. 250-253 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1987 by Peter A. Wick.
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
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Art historians -- Massachusetts -- Cambridge | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Wick, Peter A. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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