Oral history interview with Arthur Cort Holden
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Holden, Arthur Cort, 1890-
Cummings, Paul
- Dates:
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1971 Jan. 20
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1 Sound tape reel (Sound recording (1 hour), 5 in.)
23 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.holden71
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Arthur Cort Holden conducted 1971 Jan. 20, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Holden speaks of Frank Lloyd Wright and his work in conjunction with Wright on the Guggenheim Museum, and difficulties in the construction of the museum. He recalls James Johnson Sweeney.
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Lamb, Charles R. (Charles Rollinson), 1860-1942
- Dates:
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1899-1901
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1 Volume ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lambchar
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Scrapbook contains clippings concerning the construction and history of "Dewey Arch" in New York City, a monument designed by Lamb built to honor and welcome Admiral George Dewey upon his return from Manila Bay where Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet, helping to end the Spanish-American War in 1898.
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Arnason, H. Harvard
Cummings, Paul
- Dates:
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1970 March 3-9
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44 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.arnaso70
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of H. Harvard Arnason conducted 1970 March 3-9, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Arnason speaks of his family and educational background; the influence of the WPA Federal Art Project on museums; lecturing at the Frick Collection and Hunter College; his work as U.S. representative of UNESCO; his teaching positions and...
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Watson, Forbes, 1880-1960
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1840-1967
bulk 1900-1960
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13.92 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.watsforb
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City art critic, writer, and lecturer Forbes Watson date from 1840-1967 with the bulk of materials dating from 1900-1960 and measure 13.92 linear feet. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, business records relating to the Arts Publishing Corporation, records documenting Watson's work for the Public Works of Art Project and the Section of Painting and Sculpture, reference files, an exhibition file from the Pepsi-Cola Company's Third Annual Exhibition, writings and notes, ten scrapbooks and loose pages, printed materials, and photographs.
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Orth, Edward J.
Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization
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1835-2000, undated
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130 Cubic feet (417 boxes, 25 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0560
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. Also includes material relating to other fairs, the Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization (ECHO), New York City tourism and The Walt Disney Company.
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Rambusch, Catha Grace
- Dates:
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1921-1975
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7 Items ((on 2 partial microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rambcath
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Papers acquired by Rambusch concerning architectural history of New York.
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Frost, Frederick G., 1907-1991
- Dates:
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1985
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0.3 Linear feet ((1 v.))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.frosfred
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An album compiled by Frederick G. Frost, Jr. regarding the architectural firms Frederick G. Frost, Architects, Frederick G. Frost, Jr. and Associates, and Frost Associates. Included are 117 photographs, arranged chronologically, of structures designed by the firms, as well as by Frost, Sr. while with the firm Trowbridge and Livingston. Included are...
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Bergman, Harry M.
Kahn family
Kahn, Kimberly
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1926-1957
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3 Cubic feet (5 document boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0722
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A collection of films shot by Harry B. Bergman documenting Bergman's New York City, New York construction firm Godwin Construction Company. Films document construction of landmark buildings such as The Chrysler Building, New York Port Authority and others. Films also document company "beefsteaks", and Bergman's numerous vacations and pursuits.
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Breuer, Marcel, 1902-
- Dates:
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1920-1986
- Size:
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37.6 Linear feet
0.14 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.breumarc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Marcel Breuer papers, 1920-1986, contain biographical material, correspondence, business and financial records, interviews, notes, writings, sketches, project files, exhibition files, photographs, and printed material that document the career of architect and designer Marcel Breuer.
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Glinsky, Vincent, 1895-1975
- Dates:
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1927-1982
- Size:
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0.5 Linear feet ((on 3 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.glinvinc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical material; correspondence; printed material; financial papers; sketches; and photographs.
