Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1983-1992

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0439
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director
Dates:
1983-1992
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
33.5 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records consist of the files of Charles Robertson as Deputy Director. They include administrative subject files, arranged by year; exhibition files; and files concerning National Museum of American Art (NMAA) Commission meetings and retired commissioners. Some of the events documented in these records include the ninetieth birthday and subsequent death of Adelyn Dohme Breeskin, the lawsuit concerning ownership of the Romaine Brooks paintings, and the exhibition of the Hemphill Collection. Also included are budget files and files on acquisitions.

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 439, National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director, Records

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Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Robertson, Charles (Charles J.) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Breeskin, Adelyn Dohme, 1896-1986 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Brooks, Romaine Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Lowe, Harry, 1922- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American Art (U.S.). Commission Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American Art (U.S.). Office of the Deputy Director Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hemphill Folk Art Collection Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art museums Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Administration Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuscripts Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Exhibition catalogs Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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