Special Events Records
This accession consists of records that document major openings and receptions held at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), 1987-1989. Featured exhibitions and events include: Gerhard Richter Paintings (Opened 12/4/1988); DIRECTIONS - Walter Pichler: Works on Paper (10/26/1988 - 1/22/1989); WORKS - Krzysztof Wodiczko (10/25/1988 - 1/22/1989); Alberto Giacometti 1901-1966 (Opened 9/15/1988); Alberto Giacometti: An International Symposium (10/28/1988); Russian and Soviet Paintings …
Professional Activity Files
This accession consists of records documenting the professional activities of Director Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials concern professional society activities and memberships, media interviews, committee participation, and Robinson lectures.
Photographs
These images document dignitaries and other visitors, special events, and construction of both the Freer and Sackler galleries. Images dated prior to 1979 were reproduced either from old negatives or copied directly from old photographs. Files were created and maintained by Richard Louie, Assistant Director, Administrative Division (1978-1988) and Associate Director (1989-1990). Materials …
Administrative Files
This accession consists of materials created and maintained by Linda Dunne, Deputy Director, documenting correspondence, internal accounting controls, computer procurement, payroll increases, and legal issues. Materials include memoranda, incoming and outgoing correspondence, pamphlets, copies of legal documents and clippings, statistics, policy statements, budgets, and third-party reviews of internal accounting controls …
Curatorial Records
This accession consists of published research articles and lecture papers written by Richard E. Ahlborn during his tenure as curator in the Division of Cultural History, with earlier material dating back to when he was curator in the Division of Community Life and the Division of Ethnic and Western Cultural …
Productions
This accession consists of audiotapes created during the production of a number of radio specials titled "American Roots" and a proposed radio program titled "American Routes." Both programs featured traditional and contemporary music from across the country and were hosted by Nicholas R. Spitzer. There were multiple "American Roots" specials …
Records
This accession consists of volumes of the Auk, photographs of American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) meetings and activities, and meeting abstracts and programs. Some materials are in electronic format.
Subject Files
This accession consists of materials which document the activities and the administration of the Smithsonian American Art Museum under the tenure of Deputy Director Rachel M. Allen (2002- ). Materials include correspondence and memoranda; information files; reports; notes; and other administrative records detailing the Museum's relations amongst departments, within the Smithsonian, and …
Clippings
This accession consists of newspaper clippings about Smithsonian Institution museums, curators, exhibitions, and events.
Subject Files
This accession consists of records documenting administrative and programmatic activities within the Programs/Curatorial Department. The majority of the records were created or maintained by curatorial support staff. Subjects documented include budget, support for exhibitions, potential acquisitions, and procedures. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, procedural documents, budgets, notes, research files, meeting …
