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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Director's Records, 1956-2011
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA20-136
- Creators:
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Archives of American Art
- Dates:
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1956-2011
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records created and maintained by the directors of the Archives of American Art (AAA). Directors documented include William E. Woolfenden, Director, 1964-1983; Richard N. Murray, Director, 1983-1988; Susan A. Hamilton, Acting Director, 1988-1990; Richard J. Wattenmaker, Director, 1990-2005; and John W. Smith, Director, 2006-2011. The records cover such areas as collecting, collections management, the history of the AAA, strategic planning, regional offices, and publicity. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, press releases, strategic planning records, memoranda of understanding, images, clippings, and other related materials.
Administration
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-136, Archives of American Art, Director's Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2027; Transferring office; 3/2/1988 memorandum, Massa to Fleckner; Contact reference staff for details.
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