Professional Activity Records, 1934-2011

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the professional activities of Directors Joshua C. Taylor (1970-1981) and Elizabeth Broun (1989-2016). Some materials date to when the museum was known as the National Gallery of Art, National Collection of Fine Arts, and the National Museum of American Art. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, presentations, awards, papers and publications, teaching and student files, notes, calendars, programs, brochures, and clippings. Some materials are in electronic format.

Subject

  • Taylor, Joshua C (Joshua Charles) 1917-1981
  • Broun, Elizabeth
  • National Museum of American Art (U.S.) Office of the Director
  • National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.) Office of the Director
  • National Gallery of Art (U.S. : 1906-1937)

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Organized into subseries: Personal correspondence, awards, and papers--Teaching and student files--Calendars--Publications

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1934
  • 1934-2011

Topic

  • Art museums
  • Art, American
  • Museums
  • Museums--Administration
  • Art museum directors

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Electronic records
  • Brochures
  • Clippings
  • Compact discs

Local number

SIA RS00825

Physical description

6.17 cu. ft. processed holdings

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