Charles Nagel records, 1946-1955.

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Charles Nagel records, 1946-1955.

The Charles Nagel records document all activities of the Museum and include correspondence with Museum staff; donors, lenders, and vendors; Board of Trustees and Governing Committee members, especially Robert E. Blum, Francis T. Christy, M.D.C. Crawford, Arthur W. Clement, Sidney W. Davidson, and Adrian Van Sinderen; New York City agencies; and staff of other museums and cultural institutions.

8.25 linear ft. plus..25 linear ft. oversize materials..25 linear ft. photos.

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