Richard F. Brown papers, 1949-1959

Brown, Richard F. (Richard Fargo), b. 1916 d. 1979
Art historian, Arts administrator
Fort Worth, Tex.

Collection size: 3.0 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 4 reels)

Collection Summary: Undated correspondence; an untitled manuscript on Impressionism; notes for lectures, and lectures, given by Brown at the Frick Collection (one, on Camille Pissaro, includes photographs); exhibition catalogs and invitations; and newspaper clippings. Unmicrofilmed material includes school drawings; and university and other class notes, and clippings.

Biographical/Historical Note: Museum director and art historian; Fort Worth, Texas.

Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Donated 1984 by Mrs. Brown, widow of Richard Brown.

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