Fox, William Henry, 1858-1952
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Egypt Exploration Society [01], 1890s-1941
Correspondence regarding objects acquired through purchase, subscription to the Egypt Exploration Society excavations, and gifts, including with C. de Silver; W. Petrie regarding purchases; W. Winslow; C. Higgins regarding gift. Lists, including the Petrie collection.
Egypt Exploration Society [02], 1902-1937
Correspondence, including regarding objects consigned to the Brooklyn Museum from Egypt Exploration Society excavations. Lists, including objects from excavations; antiquities presented to the Brooklyn Museum, 1902-37.
Egypt Exploration Society [03]: Amarna, 1921-1949
Correspondence, including report and diary from Amara west site; diary from Sesebi site; J. Capart, "Excavations for next winter." Lists, including Tell-el-Amarna 1924-25, objects sent to America.
Egypt Exploration Society [04]: Sawama and Ibis Cemetery at Abydos, 1914-1915
Correspondence regarding objects from excavations. Annotated lists, including sketches of objects consigned to the Brooklyn Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and University of California, Berkeley. Text of lecture by Professor Whittemore on Egypt excavations.
F: misc., 1938 - 1939
Includes correspondence with William H. Fox, former Director; Fortune Magazine regarding NYC issue.
Fox, William H., 1933 - 1934
Principal respondent: Fox, William H. Correspondence regarding sabbatical year; retirement; pension; silver and lace collections; museum operations.
Galleries & dealers: Ehrich Galleries, 1924 - 1933, 1924-10-1933-05
Correspondence regarding Brooklyn Museum history article; Botticelli painting. Article.
Histories: Brooklyn Museum, 1932 - 1932, 1932
Letter from Institute, Department of Education, regarding Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Prospectus. Drafts, "History and Development of the Brooklyn Museum." Copy of image of Central Museum.
Museums: American Museum of Natural History, 1926 - 1933, 1926-11-1933-11
Correspondence regarding Ernestine P. de Dibos collection at Brooklyn Museum.
Objects offered as gifts, 1942 - 1943
Correspondence, including regarding objects and book donated by W.H. Fox, former director.