Smithsonian Institution Archives

Program Records, circa 1980-1993

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA94-147
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of Educational Programs
Dates:
circa 1980-1993
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
16.5 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the activities of the National Museum of American Art (NMAA), Office of Educational Programs, which is responsible for developing NMAA educational outreach programs, special events, and learning material for the general public, school systems, and professional organizations. Earlier records date back to when the Office of Educational Programs was known as the Office of Museum Programs. Materials include the correspondence and records of Margaret Cogswell: Education Program Officer, 1981-1982; Chief, Office of Public Programs, 1983; Chief, Office of Special Programs, 1984; Head, Special Services Programs, 1985-1989; and Special Audience Coordinator, 1990-present. In addition there are records pertaining to NMAA exhibition programs; symposiums and lectures; walking tours; publications, such as the art and poetry book Celebrate America; fundraising, grants, and budget information; Black History Month events; and workshops.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-147, National Museum of American Art. Office of Educational Programs, Program Records

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National Museum of American Art (U.S.). Office of Museum Programs Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Celebrate America: in poetry and art: paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, and other works of art from the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution (Monograph) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Black History Month Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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