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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4/29/1971Correspondence from James D. Lea to Jean Fristch
Correspondence from James D. Lea (Vice President, The Bank of California) to Jean Fritsch (Domestic Gold and Silver Operations United States Treasury Department) regarding licensing of gold ingots or bars. Letterhead shows "The Bank of California Nation Association Head Office: 400 California Street, San Francisco, California 94120 James D. Lea Vice President". Dated April 29, 1971. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
5/3/1971Correspondence from John Klossner to Dr, Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli
Correspondence from John Klossner (Administrative Officer, Office of Domestic Gold and Silver Operations)to Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli (Curator of Numismatics, Smithsonian Institution) regarding correspondence of James D. Lea (Vice President, The Bank of California). Letterhead shows "United States Government The Department of the Treasury Washington, D. C. Memorandum". Dated May 3, 1971. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
5/3/1971Correspondence from John Klossner to James D. Lea
Correspondence from John Klossner (Administrative Officer, United States Department of the Treasury) to James D. Lea (Vice President, The Bank of California) regarding the examination of gold ingots or bars by Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli (Curator of Numismatics, Smithsonian Institution). Dated May 3, 1971. Carbon copied to Dr. Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A.�Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by A. Humbert U. S. Assayer in 1853 and weighing 1174.10 grains. Photographs of details of gold bar included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A.�Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by Justh and Hunter Assayer in 1857 and weighing 1316.50 grains. Photographs of details of gold bar included . Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A. Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by the A. Humbert U. S. Assayer in 1853 and weighing 834.60 grains. Photographs of details of gold bar included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A. Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by the American Flag mine and weighing 53.85 ounces. Photographs of gold bar included Business card of Hal F. Marks included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A. Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by J. Reed Assayer in 1876 and weighing 1436.60 grains. Photographs of details of gold bar included . Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
6/7/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from John J. Ford, Jr. by The Bank of California N. A. Dated June 7, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by Knight and Co., Assayers in 1864-68 and weighing 9128.10 grains. Photographs of gold bar included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
7/19/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from Paul Franklin by John J. Ford, Jr. Dated July 19, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by the United States San Francisco Mint in 1865 and weighing 7941.65 grains. Photographs of gold bar included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
7/19/1971License to acquire, import, hold and/or transport a rare gold bar
Document recording receipt of gold bar from Paul Franklin by John H. Ford, Jr. Dated July 19, 1971.�Gold bar described as produced by the Knight and Co., Assayer in 1864-68 and weighing 3294.80 grains. Photographs of gold bar included. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
7/19/1971Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Thomas W. Wolfe
Correspondence from John J. Ford, Jr. to Thomas W. Wolfe (Director, Office of Domestic Gold and Silver Operations, United States Treasury) regarding license applications for United States Assay Office of Gold gold ingots or bars. Dated July 19, 1971. Stamped "Received / 1971 JUL 20 PM 12 26 / Office of Domestic / Gold and Silver / Operations" on back. Ex Clain-Stefanelli archives; donated in 2013 by Dwight N. Manley to the American Numismatic Association.
