Rolf Hans Waegen Correspondence
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Jacques Seligmann & Co
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content: Jacques Seligmann & Co. records
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content: Jacques Seligmann & Co. records / Series 1: Correspondence
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1923
label: Date
content: 1927-1945
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.jacqself, Subseries 1.11
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
arrangement: label: Arrangement note
content: The files are arranged into foreign correspondence, domestic correspondence, and personal correspondence. The personal correspondence, however, also contains correspondence with potential clients and collectors. Portions of correspondence are written in French and German. Additional correspondence of Waegen is scattered throughout General Correspondence (Series 1.3) and Museum Correspondence (Series 1.4).

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scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents note
content: This subseries contains correspondence files of Rolf Hans Waegen, sales associate of the firm and personal friend of Germain Seligman. The correspondence is primarily with European and U.S. clients concerning possible sales and purchases, potential clients, and the availability of artwork for sale either in the United States or abroad. Letters regarding personal matters and social events are also found. Later files concern Waegen's death and the settlement of his estate.