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Albert C. Barnes
American art collector and educator (1872–1951)
For other people named Albert Barnes, see Albert Barnes (disambiguation).
Albert Coombs Barnes (January 2, 1872 – July 24, 1951) was an American chemist, businessman, art collector, writer, and educator, and the founder of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Albert Coombs Barnes was born in Philadelphia on January 2, 1872[4] to working-class parents.
His father, butcher John J. Barnes, served in the American Civil War in Company D of the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.[5] He lost his right arm at the Battle of Cold Harbor.[2]: 38 After the war John Barnes received a disability pension of $8/month, and took jobs such as inspector, night watchman,[6] and letter carrier when he could find them.[5] Albert Barnes' mother, Lydia A.
Schaffer, was a devout Method