Brière-Misme, Clotilde
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Helen Clay Frick Papers, Series II: Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: HCFF.02.02
Abstract
Helen Clay Frick (1888–1984) was the daughter of industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick. She established the Frick Art Reference Library in New York in 1920, and was active as a philanthropist throughout her life. This collection consists mostly of letters to her from family members and friends.
Dates:
1894-1996, undated
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
Helen Clay Frick Papers, Series VI: Research Files on Jean Antoine Houdon
Collection
Identifier: HCFF.02.06
Abstract
Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984), daughter of industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, had a lifelong interest in art history, particularly in the French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). This resulted in nearly 50 years of research, for which she enlisted Frick Art Reference Library staff members as well as outside consultants in her work. These research files contain typed and handwritten research notes, correspondence, photographs, Frick Art Reference Library photo mounts,...
Dates:
1802?-1976, undated
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
Helen Clay Frick Records - Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: FARL.0100.040
Abstract
Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984) founded the Frick Art Reference Library in 1920 and served as its director until 1983. Helen Clay Frick Correspondence documents her tenure from 1921 to 1960. Letters, notes, lists, and photographs concern administrative and personnel matters, staff work, building and construction, Library furnishings, acquisitions and gifts, art research, staff events, special projects, Library photographing expeditions, and some personal matters. Correspondents include Library...
Dates:
1921-1960
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
Helen Clay Frick Research Files on Jean Antoine Houdon
Collection
Identifier: FARL.0100.020.01
Abstract
Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984), daughter of industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, founded the Frick Art Reference Library in 1920 and served as its director until 1983. The papers reflect her lifelong interest in the sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) and document the research she and the Frick Art Reference Library staff conducted over the course of nearly fifty years. The Research Files span the years 1930-1977, and contain typed and handwritten research notes,...
Dates:
1930-1977
Found in:
Frick Collection Archives
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- Sculpture, French 2
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- Art treasures in war 1
- Greeting cards 1
