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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 10-231

National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Director

Smithsonian Files, 1990-2005

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:Smithsonian Files
Dates:1990-2005
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 10-231
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records pertaining to Director W. Richard West's interactions with Smithsonian Institution units, general meetings, and events. Of particular interest is West's work on the study and creation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, committee minutes, reports, invitations, brochures, and newsletters.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records pertaining to Director W. Richard West's interactions with Smithsonian Institution units, general meetings, and events. Of particular interest is West's work on the study and creation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, committee minutes, reports, invitations, brochures, and newsletters.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2021; Transferring office; 1/30/1997 memorandum, Sandoval to Johnstone; Contact reference staff for details.

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This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-231, National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Director, Smithsonian Files

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Container List

Box 1

African American Institutional Study - Documents, 1990

Box 1 of 1

African American Institutional Study - Correspondence, August - September 1990

Box 1 of 1

African American Museum Correspondence Volume 1, October 2003 - September 2004

Box 1 of 1

African American Museum Documents Volume 1, April 2003 - July 2004

Box 1 of 1

Museum of New Mexico Advisory Board, 1992

Box 1 of 1

American Association of Museums (AAM) General Correspondence Volume 3, 1995-2001

Box 1 of 1

AAM's Committee on Museum Administration and Finance, 1994

Box 1 of 1

Commission for the Future, 1994

Box 1 of 1

American Indian Committee, 1995

Box 1 of 1

150th Anniversary Celebration Volume 1, May 1995 - December 1995 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Study Tours and Seminars Volume 2, June 1996 - July 1997

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Council Meeting Volume 3, November 1996 - October 2001

Box 1 of 1

Navajo Nation Advisory Board Volume 2, May 1995 - April 2001

Box 1 of 1

Latino Studies Center, 1997-1998

Box 1 of 1

Council of Directors Technology Group Correspondence Volume 1, 1998

Box 1 of 1

General Correspondence Volume 8, January 2003 - March 2005

Box 1 of 1

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