Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1874-1960
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Clay Frick Papers, Series II: Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: FFP.01.02
Abstract
Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), a Pittsburgh industrialist who made his fortune in coke and steel, was also a prominent art collector. This series consists largely of Frick's incoming correspondence, with some outgoing letters, on matters relating to business and investments, art collecting, political activities, real estate, philanthropy, and family matters.
Dates:
1882-1929, undated
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
The Frick Collection Central Files
Collection
Identifier: TFC.0400.010
Abstract
The Frick Collection's alphabetical subject files, 1932-1936, document the conversion of the New York residence of Henry Clay Frick to The Frick Collection, a public art museum, and the construction of a new Frick Art Reference Library building. Correspondence, internal memorandums, minutes, reports, clippings, inventories, and contracts detail the work of Organizing Director Frederick Mortimer Clapp; architect John Russell Pope; general contractor Marc Eidlitz; and Frick Collection...
Dates:
1932-1936
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
The Frick Collection Records of the Organizing Director - Frederick Mortimer Clapp
Collection
Identifier: TFC.0300.010
Abstract
As Organizing Director of The Frick Collection, Frederick Mortimer Clapp oversaw all aspects of the transformation of the Frick residence to a public art museum, The Frick Collection, as well as the construction of a new Frick Art Reference Library building. Reports, correspondence, memorandums, minutes, financial records, and summaries of informal meetings and telephone conversations document the project. Topics include architecture, construction, interior design, museum administration, and...
Dates:
1920-1937
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
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- Art museum architecture 2
- Art museums--New York (State)--New York 2
- Correspondence 2
- Library architecture 2
- Mansions--Remodeling for other use 2
- Minutes 2
- Account books 1
- Art dealers 1
- Art libraries 1
- Art--Private collections 1
- Brochures 1
- Coal mines and mining 1
- Industrialists--United States 1
- Mansions--New York (State)--New York 1
- Newspaper clippings 1
- Presidents--United States--Correspondence 1
- Railroads--History 1
- Steel industry and trade 1
- The Frick Collection: Paintings: Summary Catalogue 1 + ∧ less
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