Papers, 1920-1983.

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Papers, 1920-1983.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84665499

Consists mostly of letters regarding Stuart's interests in early American silver and early American furniture. The most frequent correspondent was Jesse Bair (Hanover, Pa.), whose papers are also at this repository. Other correspondents include Ima Hogg, David Stockwell, and a variety of museums. Many photographs and some printed materials are also included.

.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Winterthur Library

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Stockwell, David, 1956-

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Hogg, Ima

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Ima Hogg, daughter of Governor James Stephen Hogg, was born in Mineola, Texas, on July 10, 1882. After graduating from the University of Texas, between 1901 and 1909 she studied music in New York, Berlin, and Vienna. She then moved to Houston, where she gave piano lessons to a select group of pupils and helped found the Houston Symphony Orchestra. She served as the first vice president of the Houston Symphony Society and became president in 1917. Ima Hogg was also involved in founding the Housto...

Bair, Jesse William, fl. 1922-1962.

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Jesse W. Bair was a cabinetmaker who worked in the early American style. He had his home and shop in Hanover, Pa. Although Bair made hundreds of pieces of furniture, most of his business activity was centered on furniture repair and restoration. His primary clients were Joe Kendig and Robert S. Stuart. Bair was married to Alma B. Bair; they had at least one son, Richard. From the description of Patterns of early American furniture and business records, 1922-1962. (Winterthur Library)...

Stuart, Robert Shelton

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Robert S. Stuart was an active collector and student of the American decorative arts. He also did appraisals and loaned objects for exhibition. Stuart lived in Chestnut Hill, Pa. From the description of Papers, 1920-1983. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84665499 ...