Smithsonian Institution Archives

Exhibition and Program Records, 2011-2015

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA17-148
Creators:
National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs
Dates:
2011-2015
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
2.32 cu. ft. (1 half document box) (3 16x20 boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the exhibition and program coordinating activities of the Office of Curatorial Affairs in regard to the planning, development, and production of the exhibition "American Enterprise" and The Taubman Gallery for changing exhibitions at the National Museum of American History. "American Enterprise" chronicles the development of the United States from a small agricultural nation to one of the world's influential economies, and how the interaction of capitalism and democracy resulted in the continual remaking of American business and society. Staff represented in these records include project manager Andrew Heymann, design manager Stevan Fisher, and curator David Kite Allison. Materials include floor plans, design sketches, and drawings; illustrations by freelance illustrator Randy Glass; exhibition specifications; corporate sponsorship information; and action items log.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-148, National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs, Exhibition and Program Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years. until Jan-01-2015; Transferring office; 2/14/2017 memorandum, Johnstone to Klein; Contact reference staff for details.

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Heymann, Andrew Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Fisher, Stevan Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Allison, David K., 1950- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Glass, Randy Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). The Taubman Gallery Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
American Enterprise (Exhibition) (2015- : Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Business enterprises Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Capitalism -- United States -- History Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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United States -- Commerce -- History Place Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Floor plans Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sketches Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Illustrations Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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