Alphabetical correspondence includes incoming and outgoing correspondence with collectors, potential clients, galleries, and museums regarding inquiries, consignments, and sales. The files of Executive Vice President Susan Menconi (1993-1998) and Gallery Manager Michael Mikulay (1996-1997) are included, as well as scattered gallery receipts and invoices, information sheets for artwork, and photographic materials. Correspondence from 1985-1990 is poorly represented.
The bulk of the alphabetical correspondence was originally grouped by year(s) and filed alphabetically. The original order has been maintained, with general A-Z correspondence filed first in chronological order, followed by folders filed alphabetically by correspondent's last name or organization name.
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Collection Citation:
Richard York Gallery records, circa 1865-2005, bulk 1981-2004. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by Smithsonian Institution's Collections Care Fund
