Smithsonian Institution Archives

Departmental Records, 1967-1970

Summary
Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0319
Creators:
National Collection of Fine Arts. Publication Editor
Dates:
1967-1970
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of catalog specifications; correspondence with art magazines; proposals for publication funding; publication budget; price lists; copyright material; and administrative memoranda.
Historical Note
Historical Note
The functions of the publication editor date back to FY 1968 when Georgia M. Rhoades was appointed editor, National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA). In FY 1969 the office was officially titled the Editorial Office, and in FY 1970 the title was changed to Publication Editor, with Rhoades remaining editor of the Office.
Responsibilities of the Publication Editor include the editing of NCFA catalogs; assisting NCFA staff in the writing of articles for publication in professional and semiprofessional art journals; securing the printing of invitations for exhibitions openings; securing the printing of posters; editing and writing articles for Artyfacts, a weekly information newsletter for NCFA staff; and investigating fund procedures for NCFA publications.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 319, National Collection of Fine Arts. Publication Editor, Departmental Records
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Notes
SI Records
Keywords
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Rhoades, Georgia M. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Artyfacts (Serial) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Repository Contact
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
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