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permanent collections

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Collections in a museum, gallery, special collection, or library comprising works that are owned by the institution, as distinct from works that are on the premises or in the institution's care or possession temporarily, such as loans and deposits.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, May 30-October 30, 1926

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The Art Collection of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, [Mar-Oct 1926] Exhibition Records details the March to October 1926 exhibition. Some of this collection became part of the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection, as it was Alma de Bretteville Spreckels who co-founded and supported the museum.

Dates: May 30-October 30, 1926

Bronzes by Theodore Riviere and Arthur Putnam from the Spreckels Collection, January 16-[April] 1945

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An exhibition of bronze sculptures by the American artist Arthur Putnam and the French artist Theodore Riviere in the Spreckels permanent collection of the Legion of Honor. No materials remain for this exhibition.

Dates: January 16-[April] 1945

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 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