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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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1984-1995
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-018
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence with other Smithsonian offices created during the tenure of Sylvia H. Williams, Director, 1983-1996.
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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circa 1964-1984
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 634
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist mostly of the correspondence of Warren H. Robbins, which documents activities of the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) since its inception. Also included are some correspondence and memoranda of Jean M. Salan, John E. Reinhardt, and David L. Stratmon, a previous Associate Director of MAA (Museum of African Art). ...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1985-1989
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-012
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of inaugural events and museum history information surrounding the opening of the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) facilities on the National Mall in 1987. These records were created and maintained during the tenure of Sylvia H. Williams, Director, 1983-1996. Materials include news releases, photographs, correspon...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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1979-2004
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-013
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information relating to the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) Commission meetings and its members. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, agendas, meeting minutes, brochures, color photographs, black and white photographs, and obituaries.
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National Museum of African Art
- Dates:
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1986-1995
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-015
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of curatorial records created and maintained by Philip L. Ravenhill, Chief Curator, 1987-1997. Exhibitions documented include: "Kalabari Ancestral Screens: Levels of Meaning;" "The African Deset, 1975-1977: Photographs by Bernard Plossu;" and "Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought." Materials include corresp...
Planning Records
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1991-1993, 2002-2003
- Size:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-172
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was established on December 16, 2003, when President George W. Bush signed the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act (PL 108-184) into law, establishing the museum as part of the Smithsonian Institution. The new museum will be devoted exclusively to...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of Education and Public Programs
- Dates:
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1978-2005
- Size:
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9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-174
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of files created and maintained by Edward Lifschitz. These records document public education programs in African art, history, and culture. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; workshop and symposium information; contractual agreements; reports; evaluation forms; docent training information; docent newsl...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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1980-2008
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-011
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) exhibition records created during the tenures of Warren M. Robbins, Director, 1964-1982; John E. Reinhardt, Acting Director, 1982-1983; Sylvia H. Williams, Director, 1983-1996; Roslyn A. Walker, Director, 1997-2002; and Sharon F. Patton, Director, 2003-2008. Exhibitions include:...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of Education and Public Programs
- Dates:
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1973-2007
- Size:
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-006
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of files created and maintained primarily by Edward Lifschitz and Veronika Jenke. These records document public education programs in African art, history, and culture. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; workshop and program information; docent training information; docent newsletters; photographs, neg...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1983-2006
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-115
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting interactions with art dealers during the directorships of Warren M. Robbins, Sylvia H. Williams, Roslyn A. Walker, and Sharon F. Patton. Materials include correspondence, photographs, photocopies of images of objects, and informational materials about objects.