Richardson, Edgar Preston
(b. 1902
d. 1985)
Diary, 1952-1980
Page from E. P. Richardson’s diary, 1952–80. E. P. (Edgar Preston) Richardson papers, 1893–1994.
In 1954, E. P. Richardson (1902–1985), then director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, and collector Lawrence A. Fleischman (1925–1997) founded the Archives of American Art. While Richardson’s diary does not mention this significant event, he does note his purchase of two kachina dolls for the Fleischmans.
[Diary], 1952-1980 / Edgar Preston Richardson. 279 p. : handwritten ; 28 x 22 cm. E.P. (Edgar Preston) Richardson papers. Archives of American Art.
[Diary], 1952-1980 / Edgar Preston Richardson. 279 p. : handwritten ; 28 x 22 cm. E.P. (Edgar Preston) Richardson papers. Archives of American Art.
Forms Part of: E.P. (Edgar Preston) Richardson papers