Weitenkampf, Frank, 1866-1962
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Frank Weitenkampf (1866-1962) worked for the New York Public Library for 61 years. He started as a page at the Astor Library in 1881, became head of the NYPL Art Department, and served as Curator of Prints from 1921 until his retirement in 1942. Weitenkampf wrote several books and numerous articles on prints, was a print collector, and corresponded with artists and other collectors. Early in his career he used the pseudonym Frank Linston White.
From the guide to the Frank Weitenkampf papers, 1886-1962, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Curator; New York City.
Chief of the Prints Division, New York Public Library.
From the description of Frank Weitenkampf letters, 1889-1942. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515726
Frank Weitenkampf (1866-1962) worked for the New York Public Library for 61 years.
He started as a page at the Astor Library in 1881, became head of the NYPL Art Department, and served as Curator of Prints from 1921 until his retirement in 1942. Weitenkampf wrote several books and numerous articles on prints, was a print collector, and corresponded with artists and other collectors. Early in his career he used the pseudonym Frank Linston White.
From the description of Frank Weitenkampf papers, 1886-1962. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615664
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- Arts
- Curators
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- Librarians
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- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
