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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Policy on use and loan of Design Laboratory materials. Statement of income and expenses. Press releases. Correspondence with Erik Magnusson, silversmith; correspondence regarding donation of masks to Museum of the City of New York; Mrs. E.C. Blum donation of shares; return of Merritt dress.

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Principal respondent: Riley, Robert. Correspondence and memos regarding insurance; plans; 'Pageant of Elegance;' lace exhibition; Wesley Simpson collection; with Mrs. M.D.C. Crawford regarding donation. Statistics on users. Copy of letter of intent, F.A. Blum, regarding E.C. Blum Memorial Fund contribution.

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Principal respondent: Murphy, Michelle. Correspondence regarding plaque honoring founders of Blum laboratory; acquisitions; activities.

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Principal respondent: Murphy, Michelle. List of users of division. Project proposal, Edward C. Blum Design Laboratory, physical plant and membership, including Brown, Lawford and Forbes plans; press coverage. Membership flyer.

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Correspondence regarding proposed establishment of E.C. Blum Design Laboratory at F.I.T. Suggested plan. Clipping.

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Correspondence regarding proposed establishment of E.C. Blum Design Laboratory at F.I.T. Extracts from minutes. Correspondence regarding proposed printed fabrics exhibition.