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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Publicity Records, circa 1962-1983
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0554
- Creators:
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National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1962-1983
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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26.16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (14 16x20 boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit consists of records documenting the publicity and planning of exhibitions and the museum as well as special events held at the museum, usually in connection with an exhibition. Materials include newspaper clippings; press releases; histories of the Patent Office Building; files on designation of the American Art/Portrait Gallery (AAPG) Building as a National Historic Landmark; photographs of special events, including openings; general correspondence with media and outside public affairs organizations; chronology files; exhibition scripts; event programs; brochures; invitations; speeches; posters; and related materials.
Historical Note
Historical Note
The Office of Public Affairs was created to prepare, coordinate and disseminate information about the activities of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) to the public and the news media. This work was carried out through the Director's Office from 1962 until 1972, when Nancy F. Bush was appointed NPG's first Public Affairs Officer. Bush held the position through 1973 and was followed by Carol Cutler, 1974-1978; Susanne Roschwalb, 1978-1979; and Sandra Westin, 1979- .
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 554, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution), Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records
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SI Records
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
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