Folder 17

Scope and Contents Seeking copies of specified letters of Fra Philipp von Segesser (1761, 1759, 1758).

Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection documents course of initial inquiries, period of in-loan arrangements, purchase, and post-acquisition activities regarding the Segesser paintings. The acquisition of the two Segesser paintings done on buffalo hides was achieved after negotiations between officials of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, The Museum of New Mexico, and the Palace of the Governors, on the one hand, and Dr. Andre Segesser, on the other hand. The two hide paintings, designated as Segesser I...

Scope and Contents Acknowledges Ferraris' letter 5-17-84. Rejects Ferraris' proposed deal. Proposes to deal directly with Dr. Andre von Segesser.

Scope and Contents Plans to attend [History Panel].

Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection documents course of initial inquiries, period of in-loan arrangements, purchase, and post-acquisition activities regarding the Segesser paintings. The acquisition of the two Segesser paintings done on buffalo hides was achieved after negotiations between officials of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, The Museum of New Mexico, and the Palace of the Governors, on the one hand, and Dr. Andre Segesser, on the other hand. The two hide paintings, designated as Segesser I...

Scope and Contents Discusses plans to reimburse the Foundation for loan made to cover research trip to Mexico.