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Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968

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Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Memorial Exhibition of Paintings by Will Sparks, August 15-September 16, 1939

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A memorial retrospective exhibition of 72 oil paintings by the late American artist Will Sparks. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a photograph and book featuring reproductions of his artwork.

Dates: August 15-September 16, 1939

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]

Porcelains from the Collection of Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, August 5, 1935-[March 1936]

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A long term loan exhibition of porcelain objects lent by Mrs. Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: August 5, 1935-[March 1936]

Roumanian Textiles from the Spreckels Collection, July 11-[July] 1945

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An exhibition of textiles from Romania from the Spreckels collection, donated to the Legion of Honor by co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: July 11-[July] 1945

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]

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, [May]-May 31, 1940

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An exhibition of 13 sculptures by the French artist Theodore Riviere which were among a recent donation of artworks by Legion co-founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels Awl. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: [May]-May 31, 1940

Sculpture by Theodore Riviere, October [13]-31, 1935

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A nearly comprehensive exhibition of 45 sculptures by French artist Theordore Riviere, lent by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: October [13]-31, 1935

The Alma de Bretteville Spreckels Collection of Dolls, November 20, 1934-January 18, 1935

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An exhibition of 63 dolls of all sizes and types dressed in the cultural costumes of the countries they represent. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: November 20, 1934-January 18, 1935

The Second Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Painting, November 19, 1947-January 4, 1948

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The Legion of Honor’s second annual exhibition of painting by living artists, featuring 250 works by both invited artists and juried artists, sponsored by Paul Verdier, President of the Board of Trustees, and other members of the Board. The exhibition records span 21 folders plus a catalog and coverage in the museum bulletin.

Dates: November 19, 1947-January 4, 1948

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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