The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Summary:
Correspondence and administrative materials emanating from Ferry's work with the Detroit Metropolitan Art Association and the Friends of Modern Art of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Also included are: letters from dealers and artists from whom Ferry purchased works of art; photographs; and clippings.
Citation:
W. Hawkins Ferry papers, 1947-1973. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel 569 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals:
Originals were returned to Ferry after microfilming.
Loan:
Loan
Biography Note:
Art collector; Michigan. Born 1914.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming 1973 by W. Hawkins Ferry.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
