Trustees Records: McKim Building Art and Architecture Papers, 1859-1965 (bulk 1888-1895).

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Trustees Records: McKim Building Art and Architecture Papers, 1859-1965 (bulk 1888-1895).

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This collection documents the planning, design, and installation of the art work that is located in the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library. In particular, the creation of and the controversies surrounding the murals by John Singer Sargent and Edwin Austin Abbey are documented. Other subjects include Frederick MacMonnies' sculptures "Bacchante" and "Anne Hutchinson", and the influence Augustus Saint-Gaudens had on the building's conception. In addition to the history of the art work, also documented this collection documents the plans for the architectural details, such as the design of the courtyard, the exterior inscriptions, and the bronze doors created by Daniel Chester French. Moreover, details concerning the day-to-day construction work, including building schedules, installation of heating and plumbing systems, fire proofing, material delivery, and cost estimates are recounted. Records include contracts, reports, drawings, photographs, brochures, petitions, invoices, and newspaper clippings.

7 manuscript boxes 2.5 cubic feet, 1 oversize box, 1 map drawer.

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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SNAC Resource ID: 8096677

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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Boston Public Library. Special Collections.

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Boston Public Library

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Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925

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Florence 1856-1925 London. From the description of Portrait of Mrs. J.P. Morgan, Jr. (nee Jane Norton Grew, 1868-1925) [painting]. [ca. 1905] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906593 Anglo-American painter. From the description of Letters, 1881-1916. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81028068 Sargent was an American-born painter who lived and worked in France, England and elsewhere. From the description of [Letter] Sunday, 33, T...

Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911

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E. A. Abbey was a painter. Born in Philadelphia, he was self-taught and initially employed in a wood engraver's shop. In 1872, Abbey began working as an illustrator for Harper's. He also painted murals, including those for the Boston Public Library and Pennsylvania Capitol. From the description of Letter, 1874 November 26 : to L. Prang. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84665753 Abbey was an American artist and illustrator who moved to England in 1878 and remained th...

Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston

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French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

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Sculptor and artist. From the description of Daniel Chester French papers, circa 1848-1968 (bulk 1911-1945). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450719 Sculptor; New York, N.Y. and Glendale, Mass. From the description of Daniel Chester French letters, 1908-1921. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122648173 Biographical Note 1850, Apr. 20 Born, Exeter, N.H....

Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, 1848-1907

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Sculptor. From the description of Papers of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, circa 1848-1907. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71071553 Sculptor and artist. From the description of Augustus Saint-Gaudens papers, 1891-1920. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981198 Sculptor, New York. From the description of Letter, 1893 April 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553768 American sculptor. From the description of Saint-Gaudens National...

Elliot, John, 1858-1925.

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MacMonnies, Frederick William, 1863-1937

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Frederick William MacMonnies (1863-1937) was a sculptor from New York, N.Y. From the description of Frederick William MacMonnies papers, 1874-1997. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 756820999 Sculptor; New York, N.Y. From the description of Frederick William MacMonnies letters and typescript, 1908-1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81919240 From the description of Frederick William MacMonnies letters and clippings, 1885-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id...

Saint-Gaudens, Louis, 1854-

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Abbott, Samuel Appleton Browne 1846-

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McKim, Charles Follen, 1847-1909

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Architect. From the description of Charles Follen McKim papers, 1838-1929 (bulk 1890-1910). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451752 Architect. Partner of McKim, Mead & White, architectural firm established in New York City in 1879. From the description of Papers 1838-1930 1866-1909. (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 39175400 Biographical Note 1847, Aug...