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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Curatorial Records, 1993-2004
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA09-098
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs
- Dates:
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1993-2004
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of the records of James B. Gardner, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes documenting exhibition planning, donor policy, collections, external relations, fund raising, and professional activities; meeting agendas and minutes; information about NMAH reorganization, staff appointments, and retreats; NMAH visitor comment forms; the correspondence and memoranda of Joyce Ramey, Special Assistant to the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs; videotapes; and budget summaries. Also included is a significant amount of records pertaining to the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation grant for the proposed NMAH exhibition, The Spirit of America.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-098, National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs, Curatorial Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2020; Transferring office; 2/27/2009 memorandum, Johnstone to Henderson; Contact reference staff for details.
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Gardner, James B., 1950- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Ramey, Joyce | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| The Spirit of America (Proposed exhibition) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museum curators | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museum exhibits | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Fund raising | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Videotapes | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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