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.