Goodyear Archival Collection Series 3: Department of Fine Arts 1895-1922, n.d.

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Goodyear Archival Collection Series 3: Department of Fine Arts 1895-1922, n.d.

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This series consists of institutional correspondence written during Goodyear's term as curator of fine arts at the Brooklyn Museum and contains information relating to his role at the Museum. It provides details on objects offered to the Brooklyn Museum, Goodyear's administrative responsibilities, and the working relationship between the Brooklyn Institute of Arts & Sciences and the Museum.

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