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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 04-135

National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Director

Architecure and Construction Files, 1994-2003
Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Director
Title: Architecure and Construction Files
Dates: 1994-2003
Quantity: 5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Collection: Accession 04-135
Language of Materials: English
Summary:

This accession consists of records documenting the architectural design, construction and renovation of National Museum of the American Indian facilities during the tenure of W. Richard West, Director, 1990- . Materials include correspondence and memoranda, leases and agreements, reports, and other supporting documentation. Facilities include the George Gustav Heye Center in New York, New York; the Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland; and the National Mall Building in Washington, DC.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records documenting architectural design, construction and renovation of National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) facilities during the tenure of W. Richard West, Director, 1990- . Materials include correspondence and memoranda, leases and agreements, reports, and other supporting documentation. Facilities include the George Gustav Heye Center (GGHC) in New York, New York; the Cultural Resources Center (CRC) in Suitland, Maryland; and the National Mall Building in Washington, DC.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-135, National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Director, Architecure and Construction Files

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Container List

Box 1

NMAI Mall Architectural Design Correspondence, Volumes 3-11

Box 1 of 5

Box 2

D. Cardinal Response Letter, 1998

Box 2 of 5

NMAI Mall Architectural Design Correspondence, Volumes 12-18

Box 2 of 5

Box 3

NMAI Mall Architectural Design Correspondence, Volumes 19-21

Box 3 of 5

NMAI Mall Museum Design Documents

Box 3 of 5

NMAI Mall Architectural Design Documents, Volumes 3-6

Box 3 of 5

NMAI Mall Construction Correspondence, Volume 1

Box 3 of 5

Box 4

NMAI Mall Construction Correspondence, Volumes 2-4

Box 4 of 5

Mall Construction Documents, Volume 1

Box 4 of 5

NMAI Smithsonian Mall Facility

Box 4 of 5

CRC Design

Box 4 of 5

Suitland Master Development Plan

Box 4 of 5

NMAI Mall Museum Project

Box 4 of 5

CRC Design Report

Box 4 of 5

Historical/Archeological Research and Analysis - NMAI

Box 4 of 5

NMAI Concept Studies, September 8, 1995

Box 4 of 5

NMAI Pre-Design, April 17, 1995, Volume 1

Box 4 of 5

Box 5

NMAI Pre-Design, April 17, 1995 Volume 2 (2 folders)

Box 5 of 5

Building a Native Place

Box 5 of 5

NMAI Commission of Fine Arts, May 18, 2000

Box 5 of 5

Preliminary Submission, April 5, 1999

Box 5 of 5

NMAI Commission of Fine Arts, April 18, 1999

Box 5 of 5

NMAI Preliminary National Capital Planning Committee, July 1, 1999

Box 5 of 5

NMAI Preliminary National Capital Planning Committee, June 1, 2000

Box 5 of 5

Design Packages NMAI, October 12, 1999

Box 5 of 5

NMAI Schematic Design Report

Box 5 of 5

Potomac Exhibition Furniture Design, July 13, 2003

Box 5 of 5

GGHC Custom House Lease Correspondence

Box 5 of 5

GGHC Custom House Lease Documents

Box 5 of 5

Suitland Design Correspondence, Volumes 6-7

Box 5 of 5

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