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in 1929 in order to house their personal collection of art. Much of the archaeological material in the Heards' collection came from La Ciudad Indian ruin, which they purchased in 1926. Frederic attended preparatory schools such as
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In 1914, after 50 years in the company, at the age of 70, Bartlett became the chairman of the board of directors. By taking on this role within the company, Bartlett achieved the ultimate "
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that the company received, keeping a meticulous record in a ledger complete with all correspondence with buyers. By 1869, after six years of working within the company, Bartlett was made
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In 1882, the business incorporated under the name of
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for an additional two. After finishing school, Bartlett worked one winter as a school teacher and one summer as a clerk in a country store.
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