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Back, Barbara. Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Oct. 1958-Mar. 1960; A-L.

Title: Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Oct. 1958-Mar. 1960; A-L. 1958 Oct. - 1960 Mar.30.

Correspondence, soundscriber tapes, telegrams, receipts, lists of art books, invitations to various artists' exhibitions. Topics include: the authenticity, condition and provenance of paintings available for purchase; hanging of paintings at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery under the guidance of Sir Alec Martin and G. Pierre Coulette; the Witt Library's photographs of all paintings in the Beaverbrook Collection; acknowledgement of publicity given to the Courtauld Institute of Art in the Daily Express; correspondence with Salvador Dali including Lord Beaverbrook's invitation to Dali to receive an honorary degree from University of New Brunswick in acknowledgement of his paintings hanging in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 374 (404 leaves)Photographs : 6 : b&w ; 2 are negatives.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525670 View

Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Art gallery furniture.

Title: Art gallery furniture. 1958 Jan. 27 - 1964 Feb. 27.

Letters, soundscribers, memos, invoices, estimates, telegrams, sketches and photographs respecting the acquisition and shipping of furnishings along with the construction of bookshelves to be used in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Two samples of furniture fabric are also included.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 162 (209 leaves)Photographs : 11 : b&w.Technical drawings : 6 : blueprints, sketches.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270529122 View

Martin, Alec, Sir, 1884-1971. Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Jan. 1959-Mar. 1960 ;M-Z.

Title: Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Jan. 1959-Mar. 1960 ;M-Z. 1958 May 14 - 1960 Apr. 12.

Correspondence, soundscriber tapes, telegram, invoice, receipts, invitations to gallery exhibitions; invitation to a dinner party to welcome the four Atlantic premiers and their agent general, H. Watson Jamer 1958 June 3; biographical information about painters; report on the Beaverbrook Art Gallery by John Steegman, director of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and some discussion about a National Portrait Gallery; correspondence regarding authenticity and provenance of paintings available for purchase.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 253 (282 leaves)Photographs : 6 :bb&w.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525681 View

Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : Feb. 1959.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : Feb. 1959. 1959 Feb. 1 - 1959 Feb. 19.

Telegrams and letters relating to preparations for the Beaverbrook Art Gallery opening. While the physical preparation of the gallery was done under the guidance of John Steegman, director of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, other preparations included: the proper hanging of paintings in consultation with Sir Alec Martin of the Tate Gallery; distributing reprints of a gallery review from Canadian Art; reproductions for sale of paintings from gallery's collection by Hans and Peter Markgraf and the loan of paintings from the National Gallery to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 41 (46 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525649 View

Bailey, Alfred Goldsworthy. U.N.B. : 1960.

Title: U.N.B. : 1960. 1960 June 8 - Oct. 30.

Letters, memos and news clippings relating to a variety of UNB matters. Subjects discussed include: proposed archives and new arts building; disposition of UNB lands including O'Dell Park; recognition of Bonar Law by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board; Dr. A.L. Rowse's visit to UNB; invitations extended to Beaverbrook to attend various university functions; Encaenia, 1960 (including citations honouring Sir Alec Martin, Herman Northrop Frye, William Goodridge Roberts and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.); housing of Beaverbrook's private papers at UNB; acquisition of library books; D. Coffin Smith's gift of 1807 "Saint John Gazette"; the acquisition of rare documents including the original deed (Saint John) granted to Benedict Arnold (1786), a Bennett letter, a certificate from the Campbellton Branch of the New Brunswick Teacher's Association and Beaverbrook's request for information regarding the (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) preservation and repair of such documents; the need for a name index to the Winslow Papers; granting of Sir James Dunn Scholarships in law and Beaverbrook's search for Premier Mitchell Hepburn's wartime speech in which he praises Sir James Dunn. The file also contains F.J. Toole's favourable comments on Beaverbrook, and it notes the former's appointment as Vice-President Academic.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 77 (87 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270532719 View

Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : June 1959.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : June 1959. 1959 June 1-1959 June 30.

Letters, photographs, soundscribers and telegrams related to opening of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery including hanging of the pictures under the direction of Sir Alec Martin from the Tate Gallery; alterations required for building Lucy Pillow's "China Room"; invitations and acceptances to the official opening and the intricacies of publishing the opening exhibition catalogue. There is also some correspondence discussing The Square in Newcastle, N.B.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 132 (148 leaves)Photographs : 3 : b&w.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525666 View

Martin, Alec, Sir, 1884-1971. Art gallery, curator, Mr. Tweedie, Sir Alec Martin, 1957-1958.

Title: Art gallery, curator, Mr. Tweedie, Sir Alec Martin, 1957-1958. 1957 Jan. 15 - Dec. 24.

Letters, resumes and memos relating to the appointment of a curator for the Beaverbrook Art Gallery including applications for the post, letters in support of applicants' qualifications, brief mention is made of acquiring works for the gallery, plans for the gallery opening and of the Archives in Fredericton.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 64 (84 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270529110 View

Bailey, Alfred Goldsworthy. Correspondence regarding proposed archives : 1957-1959.

Title: Correspondence regarding proposed archives : 1957-1959. 1957 Aug. - 1959 July.

Letters and a telegram concerning the proposed conversion of the Old Officers Quarters Building at Officers Square, Fredericton into an archives building. The building was eventually considered too small.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 40 (51 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525490 View

Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : 1958-1959.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : 1958-1959. 1958 Apr. 9 - 1959 May 3; (predominant 1958 July - 1959 Mar.)

Letters, soundscribers, telegrams, invoices, minutes, reports, statements and memos discussing: construction of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery including lighting problems and the ensuing dispute with Neil Stewart over them; legal opinion regarding an architect's responsibility to his client; payments made to Diamond Construction and Modern Construction for work completed at the gallery and The Square (Newcastle, N.B.) respectively; Harry Ludford's hiring as caretaker; John Steegman's gallery survey and report; purchase of furnishings, etc.; paintings acquired, shipped and hung; finances; art catalogue; Russell Harper and others considered for curator's position; electrical costs; Art Gallery Trust; appointments to the Board of Governors; gifts of paintings from James Boylen, Olive Hosmer and Margaret Mae Atkinson and a silver pill box from Lord Rosebery. Mentioned are repairs to and lighting for The Square; purchase of a wedding gift for Althea and Beverley Macaulay; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) presentation of colours to the 1st and 2nd Battalions, Royal New Brunswick Regiment; repairs to Somerville House (Fredericton, N.B.); dedication of bells at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (Fredericton, N.B.); setting up of Lord Beaverbrook's Birthday Fund by those who benefitted from his generosity; Sinclair Rink (Newcastle, N.B.) and Chatham Curling Club; Sinclair Healy being considered for a post at UNB; a Beaverbrook Scholarship set up at Bishop's University in memory of John Bassett; Beatrice Wood's gift of a watch that once belonged to Robert Falcomer; colours for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets; teachers' tour and Beatrice MacNaughton's comments; search for journalist Medill's birthplace and books for Notre Dame High School (Dalhousie, N.B.). The file contains photographs of paintings and sculptures, a copy of a letter to Rev. E. MacLeod from S.L. Tilley dated May 20, 1864, a sketch relating to The Square and a brochure on William Etty.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 312 (356 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270532905 View

Martin, Alec, Sir, 1884-1971. [Beaverbrook] Art Gallery - Sir Alec Martin : 1955-1959.

Title: [Beaverbrook] Art Gallery - Sir Alec Martin : 1955-1959. 1955 Nov. 20 - 1959 May 31.

Letters, telegrams, memos and photographs relating to Sir Alec Martin and his assistance to Beaverbrook re gallery business. Topics discussed include: the search for and purchase of paintings by various artists (Krieghoff, Copley, Hoppner, Sickert, etc.); the cleaning, framing and hanging of pictures; choice of lighting, wall coverings and architectural design; Sir Alec's illness; preparation of gallery catalogue by W.G. Constable; candidates for the position of gallery curator; purchase of Victorian chairs as well as furniture and memorabilia belonging to Peter Mitchell and other New Brunswick historical figures; progress reports on gallery construction; Martin's opinions on the art work considered for the gallery display; his trip to Fredericton in 1957 and art consultant, Paul Duval's failings and abilities. A photograph of Frances Hayman's painting of the Gascoyne Family is also included.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 102 (131 leaves)Photographs : 2 : b&w.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270533397 View

Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : May 1959.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : May 1959. 1959 May - 1959 May 29.

Letters, soundscribers and telegrams related to the opening of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery including preparations under the guidance of John Steegman, Director of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; hanging of the pictures, supervised by Sir Alec Martin of the Tate Gallery and invitations and acceptances to the official gallery opening. There is some correspondence relating to the reproduction of paintings by Hans and Peter Markgraf and the handling of the gallery funds.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 85 (85 leaves) + 1 pamphlet (32 p., 1 plate)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270525662 View