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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 18-093

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Director

Accreditation Files, 1928-1929, 1981-2008

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 Director
Title:Accreditation Files
Dates:1928-1929, 1981-2008
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 18-093
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records documenting the accreditation of Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery during the tenures of Milo Cleveland, 1987-2001, and Julian Raby, Director, 2002-2017. Topics include submissions to the American Association of Museums related to standards and policies, self studies, site visits, briefings, annual records, committee operations, directives, and validation of compliance. Materials include agreements, memoranda, bylaws, presentations, correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, notes, photographs, publications, and related materials.

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This accession consists of records documenting the accreditation of Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery during the tenures of Milo Cleveland, 1987-2001, and Julian Raby, Director, 2002-2017. Topics include submissions to the American Association of Museums related to standards and policies, self studies, site visits, briefings, annual records, committee operations, directives, and validation of compliance. Materials include agreements, memoranda, bylaws, presentations, correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, notes, photographs, publications, and related materials.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2024; Transferring office; 2/6/2018 memorandum, Wright/Swann to Adib/Hogge; 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 18-093, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Director, Accreditation Files

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Container List

Box 1

Annual Record, 2002

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American Association of Museums (AAM) Review - Ethics, 2000-2005

Box 1 of 1

American Association of Museums (AAM) Review - Self Study, 1928, 1981-1985, 1994-2004 (3 folders)

Box 1 of 1

American Association of Museums (AAM) Review - Volume 1, 1928-1929, 1982, 1995-2008 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

American Association of Museums (AAM) Review - Volume 2, 1985, 1994-2004 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

American Association of Museums (AAM) Review - Photographs, 2002-2003

Box 1 of 1

Continuing Accreditation Committee Briefing - Site Visit, 2005 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

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