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Program Records, circa 1968-1991, with materials dating from 1920

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0456
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of Educational Programs
Dates:
circa 1968-1991, with materials dating from 1920
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
12.5 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records consist of files concerning the administration of the office, including monthly calendars and scrapbooks of the docent program, information on exhibitions, the records of the "National Survey of Accessibility in Museums in the United States," and a photograph album of artist Alma Thomas.

Historical Note

Historical Note
The Office of Educational Programs had its origins in the Office of Museum Programs, established in 1968 to coordinate the activities of the Junior Museum, the docent program, the publication of postcards, and other events to educate the public. Susan Sollins, who held the title of Visual Information Specialist, was placed in charge of the Office and given the title of Chief in 1970. When she departed in 1970, her duties were transferred to the Department of Education, where Darrel Sewell was named Associate Curator of Education in 1970. He served as Curator of Education, 1971-1972. His successor was Peter Bermingham, who held the title 1973-1978.
Bermingham was succeeded by Barbara Shissler (from 1980, Barbara Shissler Nosanow). She served as Curator of Education 1979-1982. From 1983 to 1984, Nosanow's title was Assistant Director, Programs. In 1985 her title changed again to Assistant Director, Museum Programs. She remained in the office until her departure in 1988 when Judith O'Sullivan was named Acting Assistant Director, Museum Programs. In 1989 James W. Volkert became Acting Assistant Director, Museum Programs. In 1990 the name of the Office was changed to the Office of Educational Programs. Nora Panzer was appointed Acting Chief and held the position, 1990- .

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 456, National Museum of American Art. Office of Educational Programs, Program Records

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Thomas, Alma Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sollins, Susan Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sewell, Darrel, 1939- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bermingham, Peter Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Nosanow, Barbara Shissler Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
O'Sullivan, Judith Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Volkert, James W. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Panzer, Nora Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American Art (U.S.). Office of Museum Programs Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American Art (U.S.). Department of Education Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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National Survey of Accessibility in Museums in the United States, 1986 Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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