Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1974-1988

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0624
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Museum Programs
Dates:
1974-1988
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records focus most on dealings with the International Council on Museums (ICOM), conservation issues, the Association of American Museums, the Anacostia Museum Training Program, and the Kellogg Project, funded by the Kellogg Foundation to expand the educational influence of museums.

Historical Note

Historical Note
In 1971 Peter C. Welsh was appointed director of the newly created Office of Museum Programs (OMP). He was succeeded by Frederick Schmid, who served from December 1971 to 1973, after which the position remained vacant until taken up again by Jane R. Glaser, 1976- .
The objective of OMP is to serve as a resource for the world museological community. The Office sponsors workshops in the United States and abroad intended to train and counsel museum professionals in all aspects of museum work. It also maintains a Museum Reference Center and provides videotape and audio-visual programs for interested users.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 624, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Museum Programs, Records

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Glaser, Jane R. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Welsh, Peter C. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Schmid, Frederick Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
International Council of Museums Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
American Association of Museums Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Anacostia Museum Training Program Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Kellogg Project Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Administration Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum conservation methods Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Public relations Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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