Smithsonian Institution Archives

Director's Records, 1956-2011

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA20-136
Creators:
Archives of American Art
Dates:
1956-2011
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Repository:
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.

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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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Woolfenden, William E. (William Edward), 1918-1995 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Murray, Richard N., 1942-2006 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hamilton, Susan A. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wattenmaker, Richard J. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smith, John W. (John William), 1959- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives -- Acquisitions Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum archives Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art, American Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Artists -- United States Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art galleries, Commercial Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives -- Collection management Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives -- Administration Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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