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Summary:
A brief biographical account, 1967; an essay by Baron entitled, "American Art Under Attack", 1949; exhibition catalogs and publications relating to the ACA Galleries; photographs, undated and 1950-1960, of Baron and his family; and letters of condolence sent to Baron's wife, Ella, upon Baron's death, 1961.
Citation:
Herman Baron papers, 1937-1967. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel 3769 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Biography Note:
Herman Baron was the founder of the ACA Galleries (also known as American Contemporary Art and A.C.A. Gallery) in 1932 and served as its director until his death in 1961.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated by Syracuse University, George Arents Research Library, 1984. See also ACA Galleries records for additional Baron material.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001