Belle Krasne Ribicoff papers, 1942-circa 2010, bulk 1945-2004
Krasne, Belle,
Collection size: 1.6 linear feet
Collection Summary: The papers of Belle Krasne Ribicoff measure 1.6 linear feet and date from 1942-circa 2010, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1945-2004. Papers include biographical materials; correspondence with artists, art historians, writers, museum directors, and others; individual files relating to Belle and Irving Ribicoff's art collection and the Friends of Abe Ribicoff's campaign for the United States Senate; artwork; printed material, e.g., clippings, announcements, exhibition catalogues, brochures; and photographs. The collection documents Ribicoff's career as an arts editor, critic, and her involvement in civic and arts organizations for the State of Connecticut.
Biographical/Historical Note: Belle Krasne Ribicoff (1924- ) has been an art magazine editor, a critic, and a university administrator from Hartford, Conn. Ribicoff is also the sister-in-law of former Connecticut senator, Abraham Ribicoff.
Donated in 2008 by Belle Krasne Ribicoff.
How to Use this Collection
- Read the Finding Aid for this collection
- Letters from Jean Bazaine to Ribicoff and two drawings of Sarai Ribicoff by Wlliam Bailey: ACCESS RESTRICTED; use requires written permission.
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