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BENIN. (Circa 1750 A.D.) Copy of a bronze stool believed to have been made about the middle of the 18th century. Original stool is in Berlin Museum. H. 45 cm. National Museum, Benin City.
[Handwritten Note] 18 Dec 87 Ibadan Dear Thelma + David Happy New Year from the Motherland.
Love, Eric
David + Thelma Driskell [Redacted info]
[Printed] Printed in Switzerland -- Photograph Andre Held
Editor : Federal Department of Antiquities, Nigeria.
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THE JOAN WHITNEY PAYSON GALLERY OF ART * WESTBROOK COLLEGE, PORTLAND, MAINE 04103 207/797-9546
December 28, 1987
Mr. David C. Driskell Professor of Art University of Maryland College Park, MD
Dear David,
You certainly have been busy! In reading the recent Exhibition Program Catalogue from the American Federation of Art, I see that your talents and knowledge have been much used by this organization. The exhibitions Harlem Renaissance and Hidden Heritage both look splendid. How I envy those institutions who have the space and the exhibition budgets to be able to participate in these fine shows.
Last week I was in Muskegon, Michigan. I wonder if you know the museum there owns a fine Henry O. Tanner painting. It was one of the museum's first acquistions and is now part of a very lovely permanent collection.
We never seem to see each other! Perhaps this summer, I can finally take you up on your invitation to visit. Until then, my best wishes to you and your family for very happy holidays.
Cordially yours,
Judy [signature] Judith Sobol Director
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FISK UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37208-3051
December 29, 1987
Dr. David C. Driskell [Redacted info]
Dear David,
Accept our appreciation for the privilege of showing your recent paintings in collaboration with those of Art Bacon in a great Two Man Show. Our guests who knew your work were pleased to again view your paintings, and to be introduced to those of Art Bacon. It was a most significant show at Van Vechten Gallery. Friends, alumni, students and faculty were most complimentary of the high caliber of the paintings, and found them exciting, interesting, and provo cative.
We were especially pleased that you took the time to give an illustrated lecture to students and others who were interested. Our students were certainly enlightened. We are further grateful for your gift of the painting Brazilian Tree, it is a lovely colorful gouache. Walter, who worked so hard and enthusiastically on every aspect of the show felt gratified and happy at the success and reception of both artists. We agree that the painting Brazilian Tree will be a valuable and important addition to our permanent collection.
We are sorry about the delay of the payment you are to re ceive from the sale of a picture. The delay is somehow because of the procedure in the Business Office. We will continue to call to their attention the urgency of making payment to you.
With best regards and a Happy New Year to you and Thelma. We hope you both will be returning soon to Fisk.
Sincerely, Pearl [signature] Pearl
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ARTS ART RESOURCE TECHNICAL SERVICES
December 30, 1987
Office of the Manager Jacobs/ Gardner 5121 Buchanan Street Hyattsville, Md. 20781
Dear Sir:
Your catalogue of office supplies and furnishings continues to come to us, yet I am concerned about our offer to purchase supplies totaling more than $700 from your firm September 9, 1987 only to be ignored, as I was told by office personnel, at the request of a Mr. Aerial.
We were assigned an account number (540 09 35), yet we were willing to pay upon receipt of the goods. We were encouraged to open an account with you. This we thought we were doing until Mr. Aerial called and conducted an extensive interview about the number of people working at ARTS, etc. Evidently he was not pleased with the information given: that being, we are a small consulting firm working as exhibition specialist, artist archival services and art appraisers, employing 1 fulltime employee and 2 part-time specialists. (Incidentally, one of our accounts is "The Cosby Show"). When we tried to reach Mr. Aerial to inquire of the progress of the order, someone always took the message and said he would get back to us. No calls ever came back.
We have since ordered the supplies we needed from another company and have established a fine working relationship with them but it puzzled me that a consumer would be treated in such a manner. While I know that you are free to sell to whomever you wish, I feel certain that the Chamber of Commerce and indeed, the Federal Trade Commission do not encourage such conduct as was practiced here. I simply thought you might like to know about this situation.
Sincerely,
DCD/c David C. Driskell Director
