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Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968

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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

French Costume Prints, Lent by Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, February 1-[February] 1938

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An exhibition of French costume prints, lent Mrs. Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, co-founder of the Legion of Honor. Little is know about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: February 1-[February] 1938

Museum of Dance and Theater, [September-October 1957]

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An exhibition showcasing the collection to be installed in the intended “Museum of Dance and Theater,” a project to build a permanent museum within Golden Gate Park to house the dance and theater collection of Legion of Honor co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. The exhibition records include a catalog.

Dates: [September-October 1957]

Sculpture and Drawings by Arthur Putnam, [July 27-October 1930]

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An exhibition of about 120 bronze sculptures and a small group of pencil drawings by the late Arthur Putnam. Much of the collection was provided by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, co-founder of the Legion of Honor and patron of Putnam’s. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: [July 27-October 1930]

The Work of Auguste Rodin: Centennial Exhibition, November 11-[December 31], 1940

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An exhibition of more than 30 bronze and marble sculptures, 53 plasters, and 9 watercolor drawings by Auguste Rodin from the museum permanent collection purchased by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: November 11-[December 31], 1940

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