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Bernard and Mary Berenson papers

Collection Identifier: BER -8
Scope and Contents:

The papers contain for both Mary and Bernard Berenson biographical material, diaries, correspondence, and writings, both published and unpublished. There is also an extensive file of "Berensoniana," writings about Berenson and Villa I Tatti, but excluding reviews of publications. The papers are organized into seven series: I. Biographical, II. Collections, Villa I Tatti, and Harvard, III. Diaries, IV. Correspondence, V. Research and Writings, VI. Berensoniana, and VII. Photographs.

Frederick Mason Perkins photographs and papers

Collection Identifier: BER-20
Overview:

Photographs, correspondence, notes, and other records. Most photos were sent to Frederick Mason Perkins by collectors and art dealers and they reproduce Italian art.

William Mostyn-Owen papers concerning I Tatti

Collection Identifier: BER -12
Overview:

The collection includes the correspondence of Bernard Berenson and others in the circle of Berenson's friends and close associates to William Mostyn-Owen during his stay at I Tatti and after. It also includes some papers regarding I Tatti and Berenson.

Nancy Ward Neilson photograph collection

Collection Identifier: BER-33
Overview:

Includes auctions catalogs clippings and photographs reproducing paintings and drawings.

Ennio and Piero Riccardi Antichità records

Collection Identifier: BER-35
Overview:

Includes photographs and other documents related to the activity of Ennio and Piero Riccardi Antichità in Assisi, Italy.

Salvadore and Giuseppe Salvadori records

Collection Identifier: BER-22
Scope and Contents: The papers provide a detailed view of the Salvadori business activities over nearly half a century. The bulk of documents, such as letters, cables, ledgers, account books, inventories and invoices, gives a vivid and precise account of their commerce in art, the management of the firm, and the individuals involved. Series 1 (52 boxes + 11 photograph albums + loose prints + photographic equipment) includes a large number of glass plate negatives related to the different artworks the firm...