Departmental Records, 1967-1997
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Consists of records documenting the activities and administration of the Smithsonian American Art Museum during the tenures of Deputy Directors Harry Lowe, 1983; and Charles J. Robertson, Associate Administrator, 1978-1983, Assistant Director, Resources, and Assistant Director, Museum Resources, 1983-1985, and Deputy Director, 1986- . Materials include correspondence and memoranda, reports, minutes, and other administrative records. Some records were created by Harry Lowe in his capacity as Curator of Exhibits and Curator, Exhibition and Design, 1965-1972; Assistant Director for Operations, 1973-1974; Assistant Director, 1975-1980; Acting Director, 1981; and Assistant Director, 1982.
Subject
- Robertson, Charles (Charles J.)
- Lowe, Harry 1922-
- National Museum of American Art (U.S.) Office of the Deputy Director
- National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.) Office of the Deputy Director
Category
Series Level Description
Notes
- To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
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Organization
By Museum office or department
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Date
- 1967
- 1967-1997
Restrictions & Rights
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
Topic
- Art museums
- Museums
- Museums--Administration
Form/Genre
Manuscripts
Local number
SIA RS00819
Physical description
- 17.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
- 22.5 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings