Judith K. Zilczer Papers
This accession consists of materials documenting the research and correspondence of Judith Zilczer. Zilczer was employed by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in various capacities from 1974-2003, ultimately serving as Curator of Paintings from 1992-2003. The majority of the research materials pertain to John Quinn, Walter Pach, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Richard Lindner …
Exhibition Records
These records document the planning, development, and installation of exhibitions by the Department of Painting and Sculpture, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG). Included are biographical and bibliographical research files on artists; correspondence with museums, galleries, and artists concerning loan of artwork; loan reports; shipment records; installation notes and photographs …
Publicity Records
These records include exhibition catalogs, news releases, news clippings and articles from the serious and popular press, mailings, public correspondence seeking more information on artists and art-related topics, invitations to openings and other special events, and many photographs.
Joseph H. Hirshhorn Papers
This accession consists of genealogical records of the Hirshhorn (Hirschhorn) and Friedlander families. These materials were collected or created by Gene LePere, daughter of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, and include notes, photographs, family genealogy reports, audio interviews, correspondence, copies of vital records, and related materials. In addition, this accession includes three …
Subject Files
This accession consists of records documenting development and fundraising activities at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, grant files, budget documents, agreements, planning documents, policy documents, presentations, clippings, event evaluations, brochures, exhibition information, images, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
Photographs
This accession consists of photographs and slides from the Office of Public Affairs on assorted subjects. Subjects include S. Dillon Ripley, Smithsonian Institution Administrators, Lady Bird Johnson's birthday party, Uncle Beazley, and assorted pictures of Secretaries including Alexander Wetmore, Leonard Carmichael, and Charles Greeley Abbot.
Subject Files
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The bulk of the materials were created by Kerry Brougher, Acting Director, 2007-2009. A small amount of records were created by Olga M. Viso, Director, 2005-2007. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, policies, meeting materials, strategic planning documents …
Melvin B. Zisfein Papers
This accession consists of an addition to the papers of Melvin B. Zisfein. It includes grades, diplomas, photographs, articles, speeches, reports, and correspondence.
Howard Wise Gallery records
The records of the Howard Wise Gallery in New York, and its predecessor the Howard Wise Gallery of Present Day Painting and Sculpture in Cleveland, Ohio, measure 11.4 linear feet and date from 1943-1989. Records consist of correspondence, artist files, exhibition files, business records, writings, and video recordings that document the activities of Wise's gallery in Cleveland from 1957-1961 and, to a lesser extent, his gallery in New York City from 1960-1970. Wise's activities following the closing of the Howard Wise Gallery are also found among the correspondence, artist files, business records, writings, and video recordings.
Records
These records consist primarily of administrative subject files maintained by the Office of the Director, documenting his or her activities in the museum, in the Institution, and with outside people and organizations. Also included are files on the National Museum of American Art Commission, its meetings, and its commissioners. Some …
