Smithsonian Institution Archives

Subject Files, 1983-2000

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA01-125
Creators:
National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Office of the Director
Dates:
1983-2000
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of correspondence, and departmental and Smithsonian files of the Office of the Director created during the tenure of Alan Maxwell Fern, Director (1983-2000). Topics of interest include the Smithsonian's 150th anniversary celebrations; the development of the MCI Center (sports arena) opposite the Gallery; Fern's professional involvement with the American Association of Museum Directors (AAMD) and the Smithsonian Council; and various events and openings.
Materials include correspondence, reports, minutes, memoranda, publications, programs, meetings, and itineraries.

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Author
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 01-125, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution), Office of the Director, Subject Files

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Smithsonian Institution. 150th Anniversary Program Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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