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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1963-1987
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0453
- Creators:
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Registrar
- Dates:
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1963-1987
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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54.58 cu. ft. (54 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit documents the activities of the Office of the Registrar staff and consists of temporary loan files; temporary exhibition files, including shipping, insurance information, and loan agreements; general correspondence files; administrative files; and the files of the Smithsonian Art Commission, 1963-1975.
Historical Note
Historical Note
The position of Registrar was first established in 1965. Prior to that time registrarial duties were performed by the United States National Museum registrar. Marjorie S. Zapruder served as Registrar from 1965 until 1967, when Elizabeth Strassmann was appointed. Strassmann held the position until 1973. She was succeeded by William R. Johnston, who served as Registrar, 1974- .
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 453, National Museum of American Art. Office of the Registrar, Records
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SI Records
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