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Gerhard and Marianne Pinkus papers
Collection
Identifier: 6122
Abstract
Gerhard and Marianne Pinkus emigrated from Germany to Los Angeles in the 1930s and began to collect art in the 1940s. After accumulating a small collection of choice (and sometimes rare) finds, Gerhard and Marianne became a major force in the Los Angeles art world, especially in regard to their primary interest: Marc Chagall. Though they focused mainly on Chagall, the Pinkuses collected drawings, lithographs, and paintings by many other artists from various periods, with some emphasis on...
Dates:
1859-2005; Majority of material found in 1920s-1970s
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Ruskin Art Club records
Collection
Identifier: 6083
Abstract
The Ruskin Art Club was founded October 12, 1888, and is the oldest women's club in Los Angeles. Its original purpose was to study the technique and history of engraving and etching, inspired by founding member Mary E. Boyce's own collection of prints and extensive library of books on art. The Club's main activity were the annual courses of study in the history of art, architecture, or archaeology. These consisted of lectures delivered by the members to the membership at the monthly...
Dates:
1879 - 2003
Found in:
USC Libraries Special Collections