Paolo S. Abbate papers, 1908-1971

Abbate, Paolo S., b. 1884 d. 1973
Curator, Sculptor
Villarosa, Italy; Torrington, Conn.

Collection size: 639 items (on 4 microfilm reels).

Collection Summary: Biographical material; correspondence, ca. 1908-1971, including letters to and from George Grey Barnard; writings and speeches on art; sketches; scrapbooks, ca. 1912- ca. 1953, containing writings and clippings (some in Italian), including articles and obituaries on George Grey Barnard, Frederick William MacMonnies and others; exhibition price lists; photographs of Abbate and of his work; and printed material, including articles by and about Abbate.

Biographical/Historical Note: Sculptor.

Lent for microfilming 1977 by James and Samuel Alaimo, nephews of Abbate.

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