Domenico Facci papers

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Domenico Facci papers

1914-1995, bulk 1950-1984

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The Domenico Facci papers are dated 1914 to 1995, with the bulk falling between the years 1950 and 1984. They measure 1.2 linear feet and consist of biographical material, correspondence, artwork relating to sculpture projects, printed material, and photographs. Among the well-documented aspects of Facci's professional career are: his leadership rolses in several arts organizations based in New York City, including Audubon Artists, National Sculpture Society, and Artists Equity Association; his work on the United States Treasury's 1988 Olympic Games commemorative coin competition, Brooklyn Bridge 100th Anniversary reliefs, <emph render="italic">Endangered Species Medal</emph>, and <emph render="italic">Neptune Fountain</emph> at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA.Biographical material consists of artist's statements; marriage, academic, and military service records; awards; and membership cards and certificates. Correspondence consists mainly of incoming letters related to Facci's activities with arts organizations, among them Audubon Artists, American Society of Contemporary Artists, the Village Art Center, Artists Equity Association, the National Sculpture Society, and Nippon Museum.Artwork includes two sketchbooks - one for the 1988 Olympic Games commemorative coin competition, and another concerning the <emph render="italic">Endangered Species Medal</emph>. Also found are anatomical study drawings, blueprint plans for the <emph render="italic">Neptune Fountain</emph> project, and miscellaneous sketches. Printed materials are newspaper clippings, newsletters, exhibition catalogs, programs, press releases, announcements, and brochures. The bulk of this series is comprised of exhibition catalogs from the Audubon Artists, Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, National Arts Club, and National Sculpture Society. Photographs are of Facci and his work, including completed pieces, the artist at work in his studio and presenting sculpture demonstrations.

1.2 linear feet

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American Society of Contemporary Artists (New York, N.Y.)

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Facci, Domenico, 1916-1994.

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Domenico Facci (1916-1994) was a sculptor and medalist in New York, N.Y. From the description of Domenico Facci papers, 1914-1995, bulk 1950-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613316802 ...

United States. Department of the Treasury

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The Department of the Treasury was created by an act of Congress (1 Stat. 65), approved September 2, 1789. The orginal act established the Department to superintend the manage the National finances. This act charged the Secretary of the Treasury with the preparation of plans for the improvement and management of the revenue and the support of public credit. It further provided that the Secretary should prescribe the forms for keeping and rendering all manner of public accounts and for the ma...

Audubon Artists (New York, N.Y.)

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United States

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Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890 with post offices being established as early as 1876. From the guide to the Franklin County, Idaho Post Office Location Records, 1876-1945, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) These photographs document Region 4, started in 1910, of the US Forest Service, covering Utah, Nevada, Southern Idaho, and Western Wyoming. From the guide to the US Forest Service Photograph Collection., 19...

Facci, Domenico

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Domenico Facci (1914-1994) worked in New York City and was known primarily for commissioned portraits and public sculpture, and for holding leadership positions in several arts organizations based in New York City. Domenico (Aurelio) Facci was born in Hooversville, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1916, where his father, Antonio, was a coal miner. His mother was Grace Facci. Domenico was one of ten children, and when he was ten years old the family moved to Brooklyn, New York...

National Sculpture Society (U.S.)

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The National Sculpture Society was founded in New York City in 1893 to foster the development and appreciation of sculpture. Society sponsors exhibitions, conducts technical and historical research, participates in international medal expositions, and awards prizes. From the guide to the National Sculpture Society correspondence, 1899-1904, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) The National Sculpture Society was founded in New York Ci...

Artists Equity Association

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American Society of Contemporary Artists (New York, N.Y.)

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Audubon Artists (New York, N.Y.)

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