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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Office of the Assistant Director, Exhibitions and Facilities
Category
Agency History
Notes
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Smithsonian Year, 1988-1995
An Assistant Director for Exhibitions and Facilities was first appointed in 1988. The title was changed to Associate Director, Exhibitions and Facilities, in 1995. Patrick H. Sears served in these posts, 1988- .
The purpose of the office is to oversee the custodial work and exhibition production of the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.
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
