Beek, Gus W. Van., 09/19/1974-09/19/1974

File — Box: 3, Folder: 32

Identifier: GAMMS424.3.243

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence to Cynthia Helms. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Dates

09/19/1974-09/19/1974

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Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 9/19/1974 from Gus W. Van Beek to Cynthia Helms, regarding postage and insurance on carpet and copper items. References to David Challinor, Tom Chase at Freer Gallery regarding the cleaning of a bronze vase, Mrs. Helms' kindness as a hostess during Van Beek's trip to Iran, and the death of John Geltens. Sent from Washington, D.C. on Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History letterhead. Also, 1 Typed Letter (carbon) dated 4/29/1974 from Cynthia Helms to Van Beek, regarding taking care of rugs and copper pots, with references to David Stronach and archaeological digs in Iran.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BEEK, GUS W. VAN - CORRESP. TO HELMS, CYNTHIA (1974): Typed Letter Signed

HELMS, CYNTHIA - CORRESP. FROM BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Typed Letter Signed

CHALLINOR, DAVID - REFERENCE BY BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Typed Letter Signed

CHASE, TOM - REFERENCE BY BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Typed Letter Signed

FREER GALLERY - REFERENCE BY BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Typed Letter Signed

GELTENS, JOHN - REFERENCE BY BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Typed Letter Signed

HELMS, CYNTHIA - CORRESP. TO BEEK, GUS W. VAN (1974): Other Types

BEEK, GUS W. VAN - CORRESP. FROM HELMS, CYNTHIA (1974): Typed Letter Signed