E. - 1970s, 1918-1993

File — Box: 172, Folder: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This Collection consists of biographic material; bibliographies; lists of various objects created by Gustave Baumann; information and material about the marionette's; information on the history of Baumann exhibitions; photographs; correspondence; clippings; books; and artwork.

This Collection also itemizes the collection of papers donated to these archives. In 1973 Jane Baumann and her daughter Ann donated the entire collection, props, and theater of the master's puppet family to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. The history of this project is traced by the records in Section IV.

Dates

1918-1993

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research by appointment, Monday through Friday, during administrative museum hours.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 cu. ft.

Additional Description

General

Correspondence:

Memorandum. MNM [Richard Polese] to Sandra D’Emilio [MFA] February 11, 1981Re: El Palacio.[GB] cover. Discusses problems with cover.
Hester Miller, Albuquerque Public Library to Sandra D’Emilio. February 23, 1981. Notes that GB was closely involved with design of interior of old Main Library.
Ellen Bradbury to Peggy Pond Church. April 7, 1981.
Helene Slansky, S.F. Festival Theatre to Sandra D’Emilio. Planning show of GB marionettes for next year.
Daniel C. Lienau, The Annex Galleries to Sandra D’Emilio. July 22, 1981. Thanks for posters from GB show. Working on GB catalog raisonné.
Ann Baumann to Dave Block Jr. August 11, 1981. Explains GB’s numbering method. Mentions Hopi Corn.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. September 1, 1981. Announces that show at Annex opens that day; leaving Sunday for Witkin opening in NYC.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. October 4, 1981.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. June 22, 1983.
Ann Baumman to Sandra D’Emilio. May 6, 1984. Thanks her for condolences over loss of mother.
Ann Baumman to Sandra D’Emilio. May 6, 1984 Thanks her for condolences over loss of mother.
Thomas B. Catron III, Esq. to Wheelwright Museum. May 1, 1985. Encloses Instrument of Distribution of certain assets of Jane H. Baumann, deceased by Ann Baumann, personal representative. Attached: Instrument of Distribution.
Ann Baumann to National Museum of American Art, c/o Smithsonian Institution. May 9, 1986. Expresses unhappiness over error in catalog in description of GB oil.
David Turner [Assoc. Dir., MFA] to Ann Baumann. January 1, 1988.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. Postcard. February 2, 1988
Sandra D’Emilio to Ann Baumann. February 22, 1988.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio.April 27, 1988. Preparing a check for $15, 164 toward conservation costs.
Ann Baumann to David December 1, 1988. Encloses check for $15,164.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. December 3, 1988.
Patricia Morris [MFA], others. April 1989. Outlines conservations costs [$30,000.±] and Ann Baumann contribution. Detailed analysis and budget.