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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1967-1988
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0465
- Creators:
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Renwick Gallery. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1967-1988
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit primarily documents the tenure of Lloyd Herman, Director of the Renwick Gallery, but also contains the records of David W. Scott, Robert Tyler Davis, and Joshua C. Taylor, directors of the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA). The records pertain to temporary exhibitions as well as the permanent collections of the Renwick Gallery. Prior to 1973 the records illustrate the establishment of the collections as well as the restoration of the Renwick. Exhibitions represented include Woodenworks, 1972-1975, Shaker, 1972-1975, and American Pieced Quilts, 1973-1975. Also included are incoming and outgoing correspondence, exhibition schedules, newspaper clippings, photographs, publications, meetings and reports files, and special events files.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 465, Renwick Gallery. Office of the Director, Records
Access Restriction
Boxes 10 and 11 contain materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid. Contact reference staff for details.
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