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Creator:
Simons, Amory C. (Amory Coffin), 1869-1959  Search this
American Art Association of Paris  Search this
Subject:
Flannagan, John Bernard  Search this
Bartlett, Paul Wayland  Search this
Du Pont, A. Felix (Alexis Felix)  Search this
Académie Julian  Search this
Place of publication, production, or execution:
Other
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet, (on partial microfilm reel)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary:
Material relating to Simons' activities as student and sculptor in Paris, and later as instructor in California, including: receipt for tuition payment at Academie Julian, Paris; membership card to the American Art Association of Paris; letters from John Flanagan, Paul Wayland Bartlett, his cousin A. Felix Du Pont, Santa Barbara School of the Arts, and others; and photographs of Simons and his sculpture.
Citation:
Amory C. Simons papers, [ca. 1890]-1934. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Animal sculptor, equestrian sculptor.
Language Note:
Some letters are in French.
Provenance:
Donated 1978 and 1979 by Douglas Hyland. Hyland's wife is a distant relative of Simons.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Equestrian statues -- Photographs  Search this
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)7458
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)209616
AAA_collcode_simoamor
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_209616