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Archives of American Art
Joseph E. Widener letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.widejose
- Creators:
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Widener, Joseph E. (Joseph Early), 1872-1943
- Dates:
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1923
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to Mrs. Graham Shaw, May 21, 1923, permitting her to chaperone 12 people on a visit to his art collection. He agrees with Mrs. Shaw that "the appreciation of art in Philadelphia is much needed...."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art collector and patron; Philadelphia, Pa.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3482 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Art patronage -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art patrons -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Shaw, Graham, Mrs | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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