Letters : 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, to Adrienne Barry, 1919 April 21
Scope and Contents
Two typescript letters, signed. The first asks Barry to take on a job transcribing a collection of letters from Abbott Thayer. The second discusses the end of the First World War, Cortissoz's health and work, members of Barry's family, and other social matters. Accompanied by a frontispiece portrait and biographical note of Cortissoz from the Parke-Bernet catalog of the sale of his books and artwork following his death.
Dates
- 1919 April 21
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Physical Description
2 items (3 pages)
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research. Restricted Fragile Papers may only be consulted with permission of the appropriate curator. Preservation photocopies for reference use have been substituted in the main files.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Adrienne Barry, February and May, 1970.
General
Former call number: Uncat Za File Cortissoz
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Location
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