Smithsonian Institution Archives

Publicity Records, 1955-2001

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA17-125
Creators:
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of Public Affairs
Dates:
1955-2001
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
7.07 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (3 16x20 boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the publicity and legal history of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) and its activities and exhibitions as well as the Joseph H. Hirshhorn family and collections. Well-documented topics include the design and construction of the museum; the museum's collections; Mr. Hirshhorn's 80th birthday party; and Mr. Hirshhorn's business activities. Materials include clippings, photographs, legal documents, marketing materials, press releases, object lists, books, pamphlets, a film script, a model of an early design for the museum, and related materials. Some materials were created before the establishment of the museum.

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-125, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records

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