Focillon, Henri, 1881-1943
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
John Maudgridge Snowden Allison papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 33
Abstract:
Papers of John Maudgridge Snowden Allison, author and professor of history at Yale University. The papers contain correspondence, teaching materials, and research files, including original letters and documents by French political figures of the 18th and 19th century. Among these are François Guizot, Alphonse Larmartine, King Louis Philippe, Chrétien Malesherbes, and Adolphe Thiers. Also included is a promissory note by Talleyrand and documents signed by Louis XVI. Among his personal...
Dates:
1771-1943
Sumner McKnight Crosby papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1144
Abstract:
Correspondence, minutes of meetings, and reports documenting Crosby's Yale-related work, and his service on various commissions on the arts outside of Yale. The papers record his activities as chairman of the History of Art Department (1947-1953, 1962-1965), as advisor to the Audio-Visual Center, and as curator of Medieval Art at the Yale Art Gallery. His membership on commissions to preserve works of art damaged in World War II, and to foster international exchange programs in the arts is...
Dates:
1937-1977
Department of the History of Art, Yale University, records
Collection
Call Number: RU 796
Abstract:
The records consist of department meeting minutes, course evaluations, student handbooks, notes on the Frick symposium, critiques of the graduate program, and correspondence, memoranda and notes of Henri Focillon and Everett V. Meeks regarding the establishment of the Yale Department of the History of Art. The records also contain the Annals of the Department of History of Art (1950-1991). The annals, a rich source of historical data, include lists and statistics on faculty, students,...
Dates:
1938-2008
Charles Maurice Fleischner papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1466
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, memoranda, printed material, and newspaper clippings documenting Charles Fleischner's work as deputy chief of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Section during the United States occupation of Germany. Also included is correspondence with Henri and Marguerite Focillon.
Dates:
1935-1975