Youtz, Philip Newell, 1895-1972

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Principal respondent: Youtz, Philip N. Reports on work in Director's absence. Correspondence regarding appointment.

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Correspondence regarding broadcasts. Transcripts and drafts of lectures by P.N. Youtz, H.B. Tschudy, W.H. Fox and J.P. Marvel regarding architecture, European art scene, Brooklyn Museum collections, women artists, decorative art and American Federation of Arts.

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Principal respondent: Coleman, Laurence V. Correspondence regarding Museum income; interns; Museum history; AAM employment bureau; request for federal funds; annual meeting program; museum education session; Madrid meeting; Museum Architecture Committee; Youtz appointment; New England Conference. Includes program; AFA exhibition, 'Conservation vs Modern Art in Painting.' Article 'Art and Industry.' Minutes, Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

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Letter.

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Correspondence regarding Capart's work as Advisory Curator of Egyptology, including regarding collection policy; dealers. Lists, including expenses; objects received.

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Correspondence regarding Capart's work as Advisory Curator of Egyptology, including regarding dealers; activities in Egypt; purchases, including from Scheurleer Museum. Invoices. Lists, including objects given by Theodora Wilbour; Amarna collection. Typescript: "The Great Wilbour Papyrus." Synopses of lectures. Report of the Egyptian department. Policy for the Department of Ancient Art.

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Correspondence regarding Capart's work as Advisory Curator of Egyptology, including regarding J. Cooney; activities in Egypt; New York Historical Society collection; dealers; department progress. Lists, including purchases from Scheurleer Museum; Wilbour Fund balances.

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Correspondence regarding Capart's work as Advisory Curator of Egyptology, including regarding department progress; plan for J. Cooney travel to Egypt; New York Historical Society. Lists.

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Principal respondent: Youtz, Philip N. Correspondence; sketches; plans; costs.

Scope and Contents The Youtz records comprise three sub-series, covering 1933-1936, 1936-1937, and 1937-1938. Each is arranged alphabetically by folder title. Within the alphabetical runs, a few subdivisions allow easier access to files: Museum departments are now grouped under the heading “Departments;” exhibitions, interns, museums, objects offered, requests, and W.P.A. heading provide similar easy access. Files document all activities of the Museum and include correspondence with donors, lenders, and...