Paul David Magriel letters, 1940-1967
Magriel, Paul David, 1906-1990
Librarian, Editor, Collector
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 0.2 linear ft. (350 items on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Letters received, 1940-1967, from museum directors and curators, dealers and other collectors concerning the identification, exhibition, and sale of Magriel's collection, particularly Renaissance bronzes and American drawings, watercolors and still life paintings. Correspondents include Ira Glackens, Francis Watson (Magriel's purchasing agent in London), John Davis Hatch, Irwin Untermeyer and others. Also included are letters from Frances Hawkins about the Museum of Modern Art, 1942-1943.
Biographical/Historical Note
Art collector, New York, N.Y.
Provenance
Donated 1967 by Paul Magriel.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Microfilm reel 142 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
How to Cite This Collection
Paul David Magriel letters, 1940-1967. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
