Agency history, 1976-

Subject

Lawrence, Sidney 1948-

Category

Agency History

Notes

• This is an agency history. It does not describe actual records. The Smithsonian Institution Archives uses these histories as brief accounts of the origin, development, and functions of an office or administrative unit to set that unit in its historical context. To find information on record holdings, please double-click the highlighted field "Creator/Author", which will open on a brief view of relevant records.
• Guide to the Smithsonian Institution Archives, 1996
• http://www.si.edu/hirshhorn/start.htm, 03/10/00
• The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden's Office of Public Affairs is responsible for disseminating information concerning the Hirshhorn's various activities. To this end, it distributes many kinds of publicity, including press kits, news releases, and advertising spots. Target audiences include professional artists and critics, knowledgeable patrons, school children, and casual visitors.
• Over the years, the Office of Public Affairs has been administered under the Publications and Information Services Department, the Department of Administrative and Museum Support Services, and the Public Programs/Curatorial Department. Sidney Lawrence was hired as the first public affairs staff member as a Museum Specialist (publicity) in 1976. His titles during his tenure have included Public Affairs Officer, and Public Information Officer, and is currently Head, Public Affairs.
• For a history of the larger creating unit, refer to "Forms part of above."

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

• 1976
• 1976-

Topic

• Art
• Art museums
• Art, Modern

Form/Genre

Mixed archival materials

Local number

SIA AH00178

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