Papers of the James F. Ballard Rug Collection, 1904-1973.

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Papers of the James F. Ballard Rug Collection, 1904-1973.

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These papers document the activities of James Ballard in assembling a collection of nearly 300 rugs; and those of his daughter, Nellie Ballard White, who continued lecturing, publishing, and studying rugs after her father's death.

2 linear feet document cases.

Saint Louis Art Museum, Richardson Memorial Library

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Saint Louis Art Museum, Richardson Memorial Library

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Ballard, James Franklin, 1851-1931

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Collector Established the Ballard-Snow Liniment Co. in 1883, which became James F. Ballard Inc. in 1923. Served as the Director of the First National Bank and St. Louis Union Trust. Also served as a Trustee of the Missouri Historical Society and member of the executive committee of the Archaeological Society of St. Louis. He started collecting rugs in 1905. Eventually his collection included nearly 300 rugs; many acquired during travels to 42 countries. Ballard gave larg...