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Correspondence, 1935-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: RG. 02. Series I. Sub-Series A

Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains letters to and from Laurence Sickman related to art purchases and gifts, exhibitions, requests for Sickman to lecture or teach a class, and individuals seeking information about their Asian art objects.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1973

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Open to researchers. Appointments are necessary for the use of manuscript and archival collections.

Extent

From the Series: 241 Folders (In Box 1-8.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Related Materials

Similar correspondence with dealers and other art professionals and collectors, 1935-1942, is found in the unprocessed collection "Sickman Miscellaneous," Box 2, Folders "Sickman A" and "Sickman B" and 1946-1950 (bulk 1947-1948) in folders arranged alphabetically by correspondent in Box 4.

Repository Details

Part of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives Repository

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