Professional Activity Files,
1982-2001

Summary
Collection ID:
SIA.FA09-107
Dates:
1982-2001
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the professional activities and research of Thomas Lawton, Director, 1977-1987, and Senior Research Scholar, 1987-2001. Lawton's specialty was ancient China. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, collection inventories, images of objects, research materials, conference materials, postcards, floor plans, interview transcripts, and related materials.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Notes
SI Records
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-107, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Senior Research Scholar, Professional Activity Files
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2017; Transferring office; 11/7/2001 memorandum, Wright to Hennessey; Contact reference staff for details.
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Lawton, Thomas, 1931- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Freer Gallery of Art Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art museums Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art, Asian Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art museum directors Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art, Chinese Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
China -- Antiquities Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuscripts Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Picture postcards Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clippings Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Floor plans Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Black-and-white negatives Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Black-and-white transparencies Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Repository Contact
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
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