The papers of art collector and former United States Ambassador Donald Blinken measure .4 linear feet and date from 1956-2011. The collection is comprised of correspondence and printed material regarding several of the artists Blinken collected, including Willem de Kooning, Philip Guston, and Esteban Vicente.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of art collector and former United States Ambassador Donald Blinken measure .4 linear feet and date from 1956-2011. The collection is comprised of correspondence and printed material regarding several of the artists Blinken collected, including Willem de Kooning, Philip Guston, and Esteban Vicente.
Arrangement:
This collection is arranged as two series
Series 1: Correspondence, 1956-2011 (0.3 linear feet; Box 1)
Series 2: Printed Material, 1974-2008 (0.1 linear foot; Box 1)
Biographical / Historical:
Donald Blinken (1925- ) is an art collector in New York City and served as United States Ambassador to Hungary from 1994-1997. Throughout his career, Blinken has held leadership roles in investment banking, education, and arts patronage.
Provenance:
Donated to the Archives of American Art by Donald Blinken in 2014.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Rights:
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Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Citation:
Donald Blinken papers, 1956-2011. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.