Archives of American Art

Francis Henry Taylor papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.taylfran
Creators:
Taylor, Francis Henry, 1903-1957
Dates:
1950-1958
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning the acquisition of Taylor's papers by the Archives; typescripts of "Life Round Table Conference on Modern Art," 1948; and a large file of clippings relating to Taylor's work with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Museum director, Metropolitan Museum of Art; New York, N.Y.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 129 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1958 by Pamela Taylor, Taylor's wife.

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.

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