LaFarge, C. Grant

Scope and Contents File contains two copies of the book titled Celebrating a Century. This book summarizes the past and present of the institution, American Academy in Rome. The contents of the book covers: A perspective on the AAR; Goals of the Centennial and Accomplishments, 21 things-to-do Before the 21st Century; the year of landscape; the year of music; the year of visual arts; the year of humanities; year of architecture; year of archaeology; Joint Resolution of Congress; Congressional Charter; Trustees...

Scope and Contents File contains three original copies and one photocopy of the AAR 25th anniversary book. References include a bust of Charles Follen McKim by Albin Polasek, FAAR, the meaning of collaboration, use of the Villa Aurelia up to 1904, purchase of Villa Mirafiore, the gift of Villa Aurelia to AAR by Mrs. Heyland in 1909 and the philosophy of the American Academy in Rome. There is an introduction by William Rutherford Mead, a background on Rome by C. Grant LaFarge (Secretary of the Academy), a...

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File contains a history of the American Academy in Rome, written in 1915 by C. Grant LaFarge. Booklet includes photos of artwork of Fellows at the academy as well as the area around the academy. A list of the officers, trustees and juries is included.

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File contains two originals and two photocopy of The American Academy in Rome, written by C. Grant LaFarge. The book includes photos of the Academy from "Art and Architecture" and examples of Fellows' works. Officers, trustees and juries of the time are printed.