Photographs, 1955
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of supplemental research material related to the Encyclopedic Palace, including early photographs, correspondence, and forms between Auriti’s attorney Hyde W. Ballard and the Department of Commerce Patent Office, and Auriti’s handwritten description of the Monumento Nazionale Progetto Enciclopedico Palazzo. Also included is correspondence with two different invention promotion companies that reached out to Auriti about the purchase of the patent to Encyclopedic Palace.
Dates
- Other: 1955
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 file(s) (7 standard files; 1 oversized file)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Auriti, Marino, (1891-1980) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
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