Smithsonian Institution Archives

Survey Records, 1965

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0441
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Special Assistant to the Secretary for Fine Arts
Dates:
1965
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records primarily consist of form letters answering Beggs' survey. Other records pertaining to this collection such as charters and annual reports have been dispersed in the National Museum of American Art and Portrait Gallery Library.

Historical Note

Historical Note
The position of Special Assistant to the Secretary for Fine Arts was created in 1965. Thomas M. Beggs, who had served as Director of the National Collection of Fine Arts, 1948-1964, held the position until his retirement in 1965. He was charged with surveying American and foreign art museums concerning the development of contemporary art in this country.

Administration

Author
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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 441, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, Special Assistant to the Secretary for Fine Arts, Survey Records

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Notes

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Keywords

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Beggs, Thomas M. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American Art and Portrait Gallery (U.S.). Library Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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