Reference Request
Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 04-029
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Associate Director, Facilities and Special Projects
Freer/Sackler Files, 1983-2003
Collection Overview
General Information About This Collection | |
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Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
Creator: | Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Associate Director, Facilities and Special Projects |
Title: | Freer/Sackler Files |
Dates: | 1983-2003 |
Quantity: | 11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes) |
Collection: | Accession 04-029 |
Language of Materials: | English |
Summary: | This accession consists of records created and maintained by Patrick H. Sears documenting facilities, departments, contracts, signage, budget, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, floor plans, reports, budget files, black-and-white photographs, meeting agendas, and project memoranda lists. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Patrick H. Sears documenting facilities, departments, contracts, signage, budget, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, floor plans, reports, budget files, black-and-white photographs, meeting agendas, and project memoranda lists.
Restrictions
Use RestrictionRestricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2019; Transferring office; 7/19/2001 memorandum, Wright to Hennessey; Contact reference staff for details.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
Name
Subject
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-029, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Associate Director, Facilities and Special Projects, Freer/Sackler Files
Container List
Box 1
Information and New Media Initiatives, 1997
Information Technology Planning committee, 1996-1997
Copyright Rules and Regulations for Images, 1996-1997
SI Computer Security Management, 1996
Microsoft Access, 1995-1996
CD Rom at other museums and related articles
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (AMSG)/Freer Gallery of Art (FGA) website inquiries/responses, 1996
GroupWise issues, 1996
Internet access F/S (Freer/Sackler) prior to, 1998
Ethernet cabling project, 1995-1996
Computer Interchange of Museum Information (CIMI), 1996
Computer network: Freer/Sackler, 1991-1996
Getty art history info program
Computer systems library, 1995
Electronic imaging retreat, 6/13/95
Freer interactive kiosk, 1989-1995
International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums, 1995
Interactive media at the Freer and Sackler Galleries, 1993-1994
SI Experimental Gallery, 1990-1992
Meyer Auditorium Photograph
Auditorium renovation, 1990-1993 (2 folders)
Auditorium project memoranda, 1990-1994
Auditorium lobby, 1990-1993
Meyer Auditorium finishes, 1992
Meyer Auditorium furniture, 1992-1993
Meyer Auditorium green room, 1992-1994
Meyer Auditorium lighting, 1992-1995
FGA auditorium carpet, 1992-1999
Meyer auditorium seating, 1990-1992
Auditorium draperies, 1993
FGA auditorium accessibility, 1991-1994
Auditorium: OM789 review/comments, 1991-1992
Auditorium: prelim submittal, 1991
Carpet and carpet specs, 1990
Box 2
Freer carpet, 1991
Freer renovation: outdoor signs, 1988-1993
Signage, 1989-1992
Freer Signage - 80% originals
Fire Detection and Suppression, 1988-1993
Fire Alarm Improvements, 1987-1991
Sprinklers, 1989-1992 (2 folders)
Office Spaces, 1990-1991
Conference Space, 1993
Office Space, 1989-1990
Security Office, 1990
Waiting/Reception Area, 1990-1991
Millwork Patrick's Office, 1991
Utility System Repairs, 1987-1993
R&R Utility System Repairs, 1988-1991
Modifications of the Steam Heating System
Exterior, 1986-1993
Lighting Fixture Restoration, 1989-1993
New Grand Staircase, 1989-1993
Lighting Fixture - FGA Connecting Stair, 1993
New Electrical Substation
Electrical, 1989-1994
Information Technology, 2000
DIS End User Survey, 2000
FGA/AMSG Website Development, 2000-2002
Sackler Kiosk, 2000
DIS Report Card, FY2000
DIS New Initiatives, 2000
Xerox Copiers, 1998-2000
Consultants in Interactive Media, 1995-1999
CD Rom Freer/Sackler, 1998-1999
Electronic Public Access, 1999
CIPAS, 1997-1999
Technology Seminars and Training, 1999-2000
Computer Equipment Hardware, 1990-1992
Computer Security, 1999-2000
Computer Equipment Software, 1996-1999
WWW and Website Issues, 1994-1999
Imaging Technology Programs Committee, 1994-1999
Box 3
CIS/Imaging, 1995-1999
SI Info Systems Strategic Plan, 1999-2000
SI Millennium Project, 1999
SI New Initiatives Committee, 1998, 1999
SI Millennium Website, 1998, 1999
Computer Network Services, 1998-1999
IRM Research Equipment Pool, 1995-1999
IBM/SI Technology Partnership, 1998
Telephone - AUDIX, 1998, 1999
Virtual SI Committee, 1998
Museum Digital Licensing Collective - Samuels, 1998
Web Advisory Group, 1998, 1999
Information Services Department, 1997, 1998
CD-Rom Image Licensing Requests from Outside, 1995-1997
SI-Electronic Media, 1997
$75K IRM Imaging Project, 1997
Network Conversion Committee, 1996-1997
Sackler Comp-Based Info Kiosk, 1997
LUNA Imaging, Inc., 1995-1997
Freer Casework, 1992-1995
FGA Movable Casework glass, 1992-1994
Movable Casework Lifting Mechanism, 1992-1994
Project Memoranda/Skylight Roof Replacement, 1991-1992
Natural Light Control, 1992-1993
Facade, Roof & Terrace Repairs, 1991-1994
Roof and Laylight, 1987-1993
Box 4
Staff move, 1991 (2 folders)
Elevators, 1989
Connecting Link: Laylight
Connecting Link, 1989-1991
Access, Safety & Security, 1988-1993
R&R Access, Safety & Security, 1988-1992
Accessibility, 1988-1992
Safety Equipment, 1988-1993
Security System, 1989-1994
Information Desk, 1991-1992
Visitors' Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) Information Desk Modifications, 1992-1993
FGA Info Desk & VIARC, 1992-1993
VIARC Video Units, 1994-1995
Visible Design, 1994
Flowers & Plants Reopening, 1993
Freer Reopening Brochure/Publications, 1991-1998
Reopening Festivities, 1990-1993
Auditorium: Cole & Denny Conference Reports, 1990-1992
Meyer Auditorium Bust Installation, 1992
Meyer Auditorium Vestibule, 1992
Auditorium: AV Equipment, 1989-1994
Meyer Auditorium Equipment Contract, 1992-1994
Peter George Associates Billing, 1991-1995
Meyer Auditorium Lectern Design, 1992-1994
FGA Conference Room AV Upgrade, 1993-1995
Auditorium High Definition TV, 1990-1992
AV Training, 1993-1994
Auditorium Punch List, 1993
Meyer Auditorium Mechanical Noise Abatement, 1993
Budget, FY 1990
Budget, FY 1991
Box 5
Budget, FY 1992
FY 1992 S&E Budget
FY 1992 Congress Budget Report
FY 1992 R&R
Budget, FY 1993
Budget, FY 1994
R&R/A&M, FY 1994 Budget
R&R General Repairs, 1986-1993
Renovation Meeting & Committees, 1991-1992
Collection Relocation Committee, 1991
Weekly Facility Project Meetings, 1992-1993
Construction Management Report, 1989-1991
Executive Briefings, 1989-1993
Internal Review, 1988-1992
OM 789 Review, 1986-1990
Project Submittals, 1989-1990
Project Submittal Request SI2773, 1986-1989
Specifications, 1988
Technical Evaluation Panel, 1988
Accessibility, 2000-2001
Accessibility, 1998-1999
FGA Courtyard Accessibility Project, 1992-1998
Office of Design and Construction (ODC) #910005 SI wide Access project, 1996
Curb/Access ramps, 1993-1994
FGA facilities, 1991-1997
Sackler banners, 1988-1997
Exterior banner brackets - Sackler, 1997
Exterior banners
Facility Management Integration Task Force, 2001-2002 (2 folders)
Facilities Management Integration, 2002
Box 6
Suitland storage facility, 2002
SD410 review pilot program guidelines, 2000-2001
Office of Physical Plant (OPP), 1999-2000
OPP Program Funding, FY 2000
Exhibition cases, 1999
Electronic visitor count, 2001
Public access benchmark, 2001
Freer court project, 2001
Open courtyard project, 2000
Facility service memo, 2001
Building plans FGA & AMSG
Roof leaks, 1991-1994
ODC, 1994-1996
National Capitol Planning Commission, 1990-1996
Courtyard, 1990-1998
Courtyard seating, 1999
McMillan Foundation, 1994-1998
A&I Renovation, 2002
A&I Renovation, 2000-2002
SI Storage-Master plan (Suitland), 1990-1997
New door handles-FGA courtyard, 1999
Courtyard lift, 1998-1999
Handrails - FGA Courtyard project
Freer general, 2000
Peacock Room, 2002-2003
St. Gaudens sculpture - Freer courtyard, 1999
Courtyard urns
Courtyard doors, 1998-1999
Freer telephone system
Freer exterior handrails, 2002
RR FY 2001 funds
Door Jamb signs, 1998-1999
Additional cooling towers on FGA roof, 1994
Mechanical equipment/utilities, 1987-1996
FGA flood, 1992-1996
Freer conference room furnishings, 1999
FGA roof leaks - ODC project 943540
Leaks in Freer art storage, 1996
Facility condition report, 1993
Auditorium: Lawrence Drawing (photographs)
Auditorium Renovation, 1988-1994
Meyer Auditorium Specifications, 1992
Box 7
Frank D. Photos, FGA, Freer Conference Room, 1992-1994
Office of Environmental Management and Safety (OEMS) 2001 Evaluation
SI OEMS hazardous waste memos, 1998-2000
SI OEMS memos, 1998-2000
Else Sackler flowers, 1993-1999
Environmental conditions, 2000
Pavilion redesign, 1997
Pavilion renovation, 1995-1996
Pavilion air return - ODC project #916323
Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations (OFEO), 2002
Skylight sealant project, 1999
Life safety upgrade quad, 2000
Baby changing stations, 2001
Management evaluation tech review/quad, 2001
South quad & other issues/Buildings Management Division (BMD) reorganization ,1995-1998
Building maintenance, 1998-2000
Facility issues QUAD/S. QUAD, 1998-2000
Quad door 2109 replacement, 1992-1994
Building director meetings QUAD, 1997-2000
QUAD HVAC study, 1992-1998
Quad bronze refinishing, 1993-1996
S. Quad Freight elevator repair, 1993-1995
Room 2034 leak and repair, 1994
Quad building leaks, 1991
Sackler loading dock guard booth, 2002
Modular furniture, 2002
Sackler pavilion skylight, 2002
Interior plants, 2000
Winter-summer installation schedule, 2000-2001
April 2001 Management Evaluation and Technical Review (METR) inspection
Relamping Sackler stair, 2001
Reflecting pool repair, 1991-1993
Research room - New Partitions, 1999
Sackler grand stairwell design (Photographs)
Platt Building Research, 1999-2000
Inventory of property, 1998
Sackler staff room, 1996-2000
Floor refinishing, 1992-1998
Correspondence: Building Management, 1988-1996
Preaction Sprinkler System - AMSG, 1994-1996
AMSG - Archives cold 1998 - Vault flooring structure, 1998
Curator proposed gallery changes, 1999-2000
Archives cold storage unit, 1994-1995
AMSG/FGA exhibition space, 1998
AMSG doors ODC #936312, 1995
Stair relamping, 1991
Elevators, 1988-1997
Sackler Building Guide, 1988-1993
Emergency Voice Communications System
Physical security barriers
METR, 2000
Safety issues, 2000
Box 8
Snowday policy, 2001
Annual safety program status report, 2001
Freer METR
Lightning protection, 1990-1992
SI-OPP projects Quad, 1998-2000
SI safety coordinator's meeting minutes, 1998-2000
Disaster preparedness committee, 1992-1999
Mall signage project, 2001 (2 folders)
Mall signage, 2001
Signage file, 2000
Donor signage, 2001
Exterior museum signs, 1999-2001
Sackler signage, 1990-1997
SI-wide museum signs, 1999
Sackler Signage Committee, 1986-1998
Hirayama donor plaque, 1999
Interior museum signs, 1993-2000
Interior museum signs, 1994-1999
Quadrangle signage, 1983-1991
Space calculations, 2000-2001
Office space reconfiguration, 1998
Haupt garden, 2002
Haupt garden architectural drawing
Sackler pavilion and Haupt garden plans, 1991-1998
Connection of Ripley & A&I building, 2001
Freer handscroll cases, 2001
Cabinet loans, 1990-1995
Sale/Lease of Old FGA cases, 1998-1999
Box 9
Quad review, 2003
OFEO, 2003
Sackler conference room options
Library stacks expansion, 2002
Purchase Card Training, FY 2003
SI call for plans, 2000
General budget, FY 2001
Budget request project, 2000
FY 2000 OPP request for program Support
Financial information, 1999
FY 1999 OPP Request for program Support
Financial reports, 1998
SI financial procedures, 1992-1998
Financial info - Memos from Glennel Cooper, 1997
SI-special exhibition fund allocation, FY 1997
FY 1997 Budget
Memos from CFO G. Cooper, 1997
FY 1996 Budget
Five year fiscal plans, 1989-1996
FY 1995 Budget
FGA/AMSG financial statement, FY 1994 - FY 1995
FY 1995 house hearing
Federal budget, 1988-1994
Repairs, restorations and alterations projects, 2002
RR/AM, 2001-2006
RR/AM, 2002-2007
OPP RR/AM project needs, 2000-2004
RR/AM, 1999-2003
1998-2002 RR/AM
RR/AM project needs, 1996-2000
RR/construction, FY 1994 - FY 1998
1996 RR/AM
FY 1995 RR/AM
FY1995 - FY 1999 AM
FY 1994 RR/AM AMSG/FGA/National Museum of African Art (NMAfA)
Nuckolls fund, 2003
Nuckolls, 2002
Nuckolls fund, 2000, 2001
Nuckolls fund, 1998-1999
Nuckolls fund, 1998
FGA cases architectural, 1992-1994
Project memoranda architectural casework, 1992-1993
Casework Q&A's/Info/FGA
Box 10
FGA casework glass, 1992-1995
Project memoranda movable casework, 1992-1994
FGA casework budget, 1992-1995
Movable casework wood/wood veneers, 1992-1995
New Freer Exhibit Cases, 1995
FGA casework movable, 1992-1995
Sales shop doors, 1991
Sales shop: electrical and lighting, 1990-1993
Sales shop millwork, 1990-1993
Sales shop specifications, 1992
Project memoranda: museum sales shop, 1991-1993
Telephone/fountain room, 1989-1993
Toilets: men/women, 1990-1993
Staff lounge & break room, 1991
Move, 1988
Move, 1991
Radiography rooms
Technical lab equipment/furniture ,1989-1991
Photo studio, 1990
Service areas & equipment, 1990-1993
Coat/parcel check room, 1989-1997
Sales shop
Sales shop budget, 1989-1993
FGA sales shop contractor, 1992-1994
Conservation spaces, 1989-1991
Chemistry lab/balance room
Instrument lab
Microscopic room/clean room, 1990
Object conservation clean lab, 1990-1991
Object conservation sculpture lab
Object examination, 1990
Oriental painting studio/office, 1989-1992
Paper lab, 1990
Sitework and landscaping modifications, 1988-1992
Sitework project memoranda, 1991-1993
Sitework budget, 1991-1992
Box 11
Kresge Foundation
Site modifications ODC project #R893701, 1989-1993
Alterations and modifications, 1990-1992
Sitework OM 789 review, 1992
Richard Lovelace contract, 1988-1989
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, 1986-1989
Verner Johnson contract, 1989-1990
Construction contract, 1988
Michael Lawrence contracts, 1989-1990
Lawrence drawing: courtyard, 1990
Lawrence drawing: Freer cross-section, 1989-1993
Exhibition Design Team, 1990-1991
Freer Renovation government-financed equipment, 1988-1990
Telephones, 1989-1992
Freer tours, 1990-1993
Unfunded furnishing and equipment, 1989-1990
Visitor services, 1988
Smithson society Freer visit, 1991-1992
Collection moves, 1990
Newington storage, 1986-1994
Archives, 1989-1993
FGA attendance figures, 1993
Historical correspondence, 1991
Historical furniture, 1987-1992
Historic preservation, 1992-1993
History of the Freer Gallery of Art, 1992
Remounting/reframing Freer panel paintings, 1996
Freer renovation, 1990-1991
Renovation brochure, 1990
Renovation correspondence, 1985-1990
Miscellaneous design/drawing information, 1988
Educational component, 1990-1991
FGA cases - Architectural contract, 1992-1993
Platform disassembly Gallery 5, 1992-1993
FGA cases - Architectural glass, 1992-1996
Object collection, 1990-1991
Ikuo Hirayama, Induction into Order of James Smithson, April 15, 1999 (Accession 09-054)
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