Blum, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1863-1946

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Correspondence regarding loan policy, commercial enterprises; building plans and appropriations; nomination to French Legion of Honor. Curriculum vitae. Correspondence regarding acquisitions, including Sudbenin bust; LePere and Callot prints; French sculpture; J.F. Murphy sketch from Louis Thomas; Vonnoh.

Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding film series; jury, Carnegie Institute International Exhibition; decoration, Sculpture Court corridors; Belgian exhibition; loan, Bayard Read collection; acquisition, Meunier bust; openings; Blum election to presidency, including press statement; donation, Renaissance doorway; establishment of arts and industry center, fundraising; proposed donation, 'Poe and the Raven,' Olaf Bjorkman; purchase of Hungarian prints, Whistler lithographs; donation toward Malvina Hoffman...

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Correspondence regarding acquisitions, including Gothic figure; Nottingham alabaster relief; Roman and Greek objects; Repin paintings; watercolors from exhibition; Charles Rathbone, Jr., painting. Correspondence regarding Fuchs bequest; Egypt Exploration Society; concerts; damage to Fantin-Latour painting; salary cuts; Damascus Rooms.

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Correspondence regarding Austrian Day at College Art Association's International Art Exposition; Austrian Children's Festival; Austria America Society; decorations awarded to Fox and E.C. Blum.

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Correspondence with Edward C. Blum, President, Board of Trustees, and William J. Wilgus, Director, Emergency Relief Bureau, regarding descriptions; funding; Municipal Art Commission approval.

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Principal respondent: Moses, Robert. Correspondence with Robert Moses, Parks Commissioner and Edward C. Blum, President, Board of Trustees, regarding work slowdown; landscaping and driveway.

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Principal respondent: Blum, Edward C. Correspondence regarding Museum operations; Parks Department; finances; WPA; exhibitions; works recommended for purchase.

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Principal respondent: Blum, Edward C. Correspondence regarding budget; Museum operations.

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Principal respondent: Blum, Edward C. Correspondence regarding Museum operations.

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Principal respondent: Blum, Edward C. Letter regarding return of son.