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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 13-245

National Museum of American History. Office of the Director

Subject Files, 1993-2012

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
Title:Subject Files
Dates:1993-2012
Quantity:2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Collection:Accession 13-245
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of the records of Brent D. Glass, Director of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), documenting museum administration issues, Smithsonian-related matters, and professional activities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; budget summaries; fundraising information; NMAH board meeting agendas and minutes; information pertaining to advisory councils, conferences, special events, NMAH renovation planning, and exhibitions; reports; and supporting documentation. Some materials are in electronic format.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of the records of Brent D. Glass, Director of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), documenting museum administration issues, Smithsonian-related matters, and professional activities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; budget summaries; fundraising information; NMAH board meeting agendas and minutes; information pertaining to advisory councils, conferences, special events, NMAH renovation planning, and exhibitions; reports; and supporting documentation. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2028; Transferring office; 3/20/1985 memorandum, Massa to Sengsourinh; 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 13-245, National Museum of American History. Office of the Director, Subject Files

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Container List

Box 1

Brent D. Glass: Correspondence, 2007 (12 folders)

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Brent D. Glass: Correspondence, 2008 (5 folders)

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Brent D. Glass: Correspondence, 2010 (9 folders)

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Brent D. Glass: Correspondence, 2011 (7 folders)

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Arts and Industries Building, 2010

Box 1 of 3

Brent D. Glass: Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, 2010

Box 1 of 3

Biotechnology Project (August 2008), 2007-2008

Box 1 of 3

Draft Strategic Plan, National Museum of American History (NMAH), January 2011

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Agenda and Content, May 2008

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Notes, February 2009

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Content and Response, May 2009

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Response Sheets, October 2009

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Content and Response, February 2010

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Response Sheets, October 2010

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Response Sheets, February 2011

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting: Response Sheets, October 2011

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NMAH Board Meeting: Response Sheets, March 2012

Box 1 of 3

Budget and Fundraising, 2012

Box 1 of 3

Latino Advisory Council, 2006

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Collections Storage Space, 2012

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Mission/Vision Statement, 2011

Box 1 of 3

NMAH Organization Charts and References, 2001-2003

Box 1 of 3

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Requests, 2009

Box 1 of 3

Steamship Indiana Propeller Accident: Memorandum and Report, 2010

Box 1 of 3

Box 2

Star Spangled Banner (Phi Kappa Phi Forum), 2009

Box 2 of 3

Regents Agenda Topics, November-December 2005

Box 2 of 3

Regents Report Submissions, November 2005

Box 2 of 3

Russian Immigration, 2012

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Latino Center: Interview Notes, July 2008

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Latino Center: Interviews, July 8, 2008

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Latino Center: Interviews, July 28, 2008

Box 2 of 3

SOM Business Week, 2009

Box 2 of 3

War of 1812 Commission, 2009

Box 2 of 3

WUNC Radio Request, 2009

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting, May/July 2007

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting, May 2011

Box 2 of 3

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, 2009

Box 2 of 3

The Ford Foundation, 2009

Box 2 of 3

Dr. Peter Buck Dinner Event, Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2009

Box 2 of 3

Lafayette College Board Retreat (Washington, D.C.), April 17-19, 2009

Box 2 of 3

Lafayette College Board Meeting, May 20-21, 2011

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting (Book 1), March 2008

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting (Book 2), March 2008

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting (Book 1), February 2008

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting (Book 2), February 2008

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Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Legislative Authority, 2007

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Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: NMAH Director, 2007

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Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Strategic Outlook, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Organization Overview, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Budget, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Capital Building Assessment, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Donor, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution/NMAH About the Museum: Internal Issues, 2007

Box 2 of 3

Marc Pachter's Arrival, 2011

Box 2 of 3

Audubon Ballroom Collection Letter, 1993

Box 2 of 3

James B. Gardner: Correspondence, 2001

Box 2 of 3

James B. Gardner: Correspondence, 2003

Box 2 of 3

Association of Museum Specialists, Technicians, and Aids, 1993

Box 2 of 3

Smithsonian Institution Council, 2003

Box 2 of 3

Latino Advisory Council, 2005

Box 2 of 3

Louisiana State Museum, 2009-2010 (includes electronic records)

Box 2 of 3

Made in America Files, 2010

Box 2 of 3

Conversation on Higher Education Consulting Practice, 2009

Box 2 of 3

Flight 93 Advisory Commission, 2007-2011 (2 folders)

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Czech Republic Conference, February 2009

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Fund for Arts and Culture Seminar (Belgrade, Serbia), March 22-28, 2009 (includes electronic records)

Box 2 of 3

Speaking Tour of Portugal, February-March 2011 (includes electronic records)

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting, February 2010 (cassette audiotapes)

Box 2 of 3

NMAH Board Meeting, March 2010 (cassette audiotapes)

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NMAH Board Meeting, May 2010 (cassette audiotapes)

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NMAH Board Meeting, May 2011 (includes electronic records)

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NMAH Board Presentation, May 6, 2005 (includes electronic records)

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CIGNA Donation Event, October 28, 2005 (includes electronic records)

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Lemelson Center, March 4, 2005 (includes electronic records)

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Neiman Luncheon Event, April 21, 2005 (includes electronic records)

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NMAH Renovation Briefing, November 28, 2007 (includes electronic records)

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"Field to Factory" Farewell, May 26, 2006 (includes electronic records)

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Benjamin Franklin and Brent Glass, 2006 (includes electronic records)

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GM Tribute, September 17, 2003 (includes electronic records)

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Box 3

NMAH Exhibition Planning, 2008-2009 (includes electronic records)

Box 3 of 3

Richard Strauss Images, 2005-2010 (includes electronic records)

Box 3 of 3

Harold Dorwin Images, 2005-2006 (includes electronic records)

Box 3 of 3

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