Valentine Gallery records, circa 1890-1960

Collection Information

Size: 1.8 linear feet

Summary: The records of the New York City based Valentine Gallery measure 1.8 linear feet and date from circa 1890 to 1960. The bulk of the material documents the gallery's dealings with artists Louis Eilshemius, John Kane, Henri Matisse, and C.S. Price. Additionally, there is one scrapbook which contains printed materials regarding Valentine Gallery exhibitions from 1925-1936.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Valentine Gallery was founded by F. Valentine Dudensing in 1926 and operated in New York City until 1947.

Provenance

The Valentine Gallery records were donated by gallery founder, Valentine Dudensing in 1958. Some materials regarding Louis Eilshemius were donated by Roy R. Neuberger in 1959. Neuberger received the Eilshemius material from Valentine Dudensing.

Language Note

The collection is in English and French.