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Keck, Caroline K. (Caroline Kohn)

 Person

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

1962

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Lecture Series; The Worth Ball; Annual Luncheon, Bonnie Cashin presents her Living Sketchbook; Lecture Series, Five Centuries of Art; Gallery talks for museum members; Exposition of Painting Conservation.

Dates: 1962

A Future for the Past, 1953, 2020 - 2021

 Item
Scope and Contents

Sheldon and Caroline Keck demonstrate a step by step restoration of an Adolph Wertmuller oil on canvas painting. A narrator explains each scientific treatment process, including examination, creating spandrels, varnish removal, wax sealing, adhering a new lining, gesso filling, etc.

Dates: 1953; Copyright: 2020 - 2021

Applications, 1958 - 1959

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding employment, including with Caroline Keck (Conservation); regarding openings for librarian, Public Relations officer, Curator of Primitive Art.

Dates: 1958 - 1959

BIAS: trustees; Nominating Committee; misc., 1962-06 - 1963-03

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding appointments; A. Henricksen retirement; dinner honoring S. and C. Keck; Babbott Fund; J. Noethen resignation; G. Bachrach memorial service; with Mrs. E.K. Williams. Obituary, E.C. Crawford (Mrs. M.D.C.).

Dates: 1962-06 - 1963-03

Departments: Conservation Laboratory, 1962-08 - 1963-08

 File
Scope and Contents

Principal respondent: Keck, Caroline. Correspondence and memos regarding film, 'Hidden Life of a Painting,' funded by America Fore and Continental Insurance companies; bills; draft script. Correspondence and memos regarding C. Keck resignation; Exposition of Painting Conservation.

Dates: 1962-08 - 1963-08

Departments: Conservation Laboratory, 1963-03 - 1963-11

 File
Scope and Contents

Principal respondent: Keck, Caroline. Correspondence, including regarding film, 'Hidden Life of a Painting.' Letter of appointment, S.P. Sack.

Dates: 1963-03 - 1963-11

Departments: Conservation Laboratory, 1961 - 1962

 File
Scope and Contents

Principal respondent: Keck, Caroline. Statement on conservation of art in the Brooklyn Museum. Proposal for teaching artists art technology. Correspondence regarding Exposition of Painting Conservation, including list of exhibitors, brochure; lecture. Report to Governing Committee, including history of department. Care of Paintings in Historic Houses. Memos regarding Sheldon Keck travel grant.

Dates: 1961 - 1962

Departments: Laboratory for Examination and Restoration, 1944-01 - 1944-08

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Scope and Contents

Principal respondent: Keck, Caroline. Correspondence regarding works of art; appointment.

Dates: 1944-01 - 1944-08

Departments: Laboratory for Examination and Restoration, 1944 - 1945

 File
Scope and Contents

Recommendations regarding staff; works; Homer's "Turtle Pound".

Dates: 1944 - 1945

Exploratory Conference on Conservation [04], 1957-11 - 1958-10

 File
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Caroline and Sheldon Keck, conservators. Memos to Museum staff regarding arrangements. Invitation list for dinner. Press releases, including report of Drafting Committee. Opening remarks.

Dates: 1957-11 - 1958-10