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

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

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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.

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

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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