Clain-Stefanelli
Born in Bucharest, Rumania (Romania). Received a degree in history from Franz Josef University in 1936. She moved to Rome in 1939 and came to America in 1951. She spent 14 months in the Buchenwald concentration camp. Married to Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli December 29, 1938. They had one son.
She assisted her husband at Coin Galleries. She joined the Smithsonian staff in 1957. In 1973 she received the Smithsonian gold medal for exceptional service. Appointed Executive Director of the National Numismatic Collection of the Smithsonian Institution September 1983. In 1992 she received the ANA Medal of Merit and Farran Zerbe Memorial Award in 1996. Retired July 1, 2000. She died in a hospital in Arlington, Virginia.
Author with Vladimir of The Beauty and Lore of Coins Currency and Medals issued in 1974 at $25. Also wrote with Vladimir Chartered for Progress, Two Centuries of American Banking issued in 1975 at $14.95. Author of Select Numismatic Bibliography in 1965 and Numismatic Bibliography in 1985. Her other books include Russian Gold Coins (1962), Italian Coin Engravers Since 1800 (1965) @ $.75, Numismatics, An Ancient Science (1965) @ $1.00, Artistic Evolution of Medals in the United States (1971), Medals Commemorating Battles of the American Revolution (1973) and The Medals of the United States (1973).
profile: Legacy II/2; NN 11/15/94 obit: CW: 10/22/2001; NUM 12-01
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1967Report on the Controversial USAOG $20 Coins (PF Hoard) to the Garland-Ryan Arbitration Panel, 1967
Evidence to be read at the trial of the Knave of Hearts. Part Two. Exhibit of Humbert Associate Source Materials. Part Three. Historical Reconstruction. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association. ANA finding aid USAOG.001.
1967Premilinary Report
For the Institute of Numismatic Authenticators. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
3/1/1967Report on Proof Bar
Includes "Report of Proof Bar" by Eric P. Newman regarding United States Assay Office of Gold bar owned by Leo A. Young and purchased from John J. Ford, Jr. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
5/1/1967Opinion, Analysis and Exhibits of John J. Ford, Jr. Expert Witness on behalf of Thomas Ryan Sustaining Genuineness
Pp. 44-93 only. Includes document listed in title with related correspondences. Full list may be found in ANA Library catalog entry, item #95034578, USAOG.092.. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
5/11/1967Correspondence from Ronnie Carr to Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli
Correspondence from Ronnie Carr (Chairman Arbitration panel for the Garland-Ryan Problem)"�to Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli regarding information on the 1853 United States Assay Office of Gold 1853 double eagle. Letterhead shows "Ronnie Carr" and "Post Office Box 1113 / Tulare, California / Telephone 686-2924 / Area Code 209" on top of page with "The Midas Touch" on the bottom of page. Dated May 11, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
5/12/1967Correspondence from Eric P. Newman to Garland versus Ryan arbitrators
Includes correspondence from Eric P. Newman to "Messrs. Ronnie Carr, Herbert M. Bergen, Lester Merkin Arbitrators" regarding the Garland versus Ryan arbitration case."� Letterhead shows "Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society 6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis 5, Missouri". Dated May 5, 1967. Includes correspondence from Eric P. Newman to Leo A. Young regarding the Garland versus Ryan arbitration case. Carbon copied to Ronnie Carr, Herbert Bergen, and Lester Merkin. Letterhead shows "Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society 6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis 5, Missouri". Dated May 12, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/9/1967Correspondence from Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli to Ronnie Carr
Correspondence from Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli to Ronnie Carr regarding authenticity of Humbert gold bar or ingot. Dated June 9, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/14/1967Correspondence from Dr, Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli to Ronnie Carr
Correspondence from Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli to Ronnie Carr regarding provenance of gold ingot labeled TGL-32-1003 by ODGSO on July 8, 1966. Dated June 14, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
7/27/1967Correspondence from Eva Adams to John J. Ford, Jr.
Correspondence from Eva Adams (Director of United States Mint) to John J. Ford, Jr. regarding history of United States gold coin production. Letterhead shows "Treasury Department Washington, D. C. 20220". Dated July 27, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
10/30/1967Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Don Taxay
Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Don Taxay regarding Taxay's potential evaluation of the Franklin Hoard material. Letterhead shows "John J. Ford, Jr. Numismatist 176 Hendrickson Ave. Rockville Centre, L. I., N. Y." Dated October 30, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
11/29/1967Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Florence E. Whitmore
Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Florence E. Whitmore regarding tests to determine metallic content of United States Assay Office of Gold $20 gold coins. Dated November 29, 1967. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
