Box 5
Contains 227 Results:
Bacon to Henry C. Maine, February 20, 1913
Acknowlegment of letter & invitation for him to call upon Bacon in his office.
Daniel C. French to Franklin W. Hooper, March 1, 1913
Copy of letter expressing doubt of the propriety of his being chosen as sculptor as a member of the Art Commission which chose the site and design.
Franklin W. Hooper to Bacon, March 5, 1913
Urges appointment of David C. French.
Bacon to Franklin W. Hooper, March 8, 1913
Copy of letter, suggests talk regard to French.
Franklin W. Hooper to Bacon, March 18, 1913
Formal letter as Director of Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences recommending French and citing his outstanding work.
Bacon to Franklin W. Hooper, April 21, 1913
Copy of acknowledgment of above, with suggestion that Hooper communicate with President Taft.
Franklin W. Hooper to Bacon, May 20, 1913
Copy of letter indicating that many in Washington preferred a replica of the St. Gaudens' statue in Chicago, but Hooper feels there should be an original representation in Washington.
Bacon to Franklin W. Hooper, May 23, 1913
Copy of Bacon's reply indicating that he disapproves of a replica and the Chicago statue would not be in proportion. Believes French the easiest collaborator and the best American sculptor.
Franklin W. Hooper to Bacon, May 24, 1913
Feels Bacon has put an end to suggestion for a replica statue.
Franklin W. Hooper to Bacon, June 23, 1913
Inquiry if action has been taken on the sculpture.