Barnes, Florence Maiullo, 1909-

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Art patron and friend of Bernard Berenson; Detroit, Michigan.

From the description of Florence M. Barnes letter and printed material, 1954-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122953

Mrs. Barnes was known for her cultural, civic and charitable contributions to Detroit and the Italian community.

Daughter of Minerva Tarquinio, an opera singer, and Anthony Maullo, a Detroit attorney, Florence Maiullo Barnes was known for her cultural, civic and charitable contributions to Detroit and the Italian community. She and her husband, James Merriman Barnes, had one child, Antonia (Toni) Maiullo Barnes. She was known as a gourmet cook, gardener, pianist and artist; and also studied pottery and sculpture at the Society of Arts and Crafts in Detroit. She was honored in 1985 by the Columbus Day Committee as "Women of the Year" for her services on behalf of the Italian American Community. Florence Barnes was a member of the Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Society, W omen's association for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Wayne State University Understudies association, National Italian American Foundation, Italian American Cultural Society, Boys' Town of Italy, and other organizations.

From the description of Florence Maiullo Barnes papers, 1918-2004. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 318459336

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creatorOf Florence M. Barnes letter and printed material Archives of American Art
creatorOf Barnes, Florence Maiullo, 1909-. Florence Maiullo Barnes papers, 1918-2004. Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
creatorOf Barnes, Florence. Interview, 25 Feb 1975. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
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associatedWith Barnes, James Merriman person
associatedWith Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959. person
associatedWith Davie, Rosemary, person
associatedWith Detroit Institute of Arts. corporateBody
associatedWith Detroit Symphony Orchestra. corporateBody
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Shauntie (Utah)
Beaver County (Utah)
Italy
Michigan--Detroit
Michigan--Detroit
Utah--Beaver
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Birth 1909

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