Correspondence and Memoranda, 1988-2012

Summary

This accession consists of the correspondence and memoranda of Elizabeth Broun, Director, 1989-2016 documenting the administration of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery, its programs, projects, acquisitions, and exhibitions. Some materials date to when Broun was Chief Curator and Assistant Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, as well as from when the museum was known as the National Museum of American Art. Materials include correspondence and memoranda.

Subject

• Broun, Elizabeth
• National Museum of American Art (U.S.) Office of the Director
• Renwick Gallery
• National Museum of American Art (U.S.) Assistant Director
• National Museum of American Art (U.S.) Curatorial Office

Notes

• Electronic List in accession file.
• Folder List in accession file.
• For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Unarranged

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

• 1988
• 1988-2012

Restrictions & Rights

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2028; Transferring office; 2/23/1988, memorandum Shaffer to McManus; Contact reference staff for details

Topic

• Art museums
• Art, American
• Education
• Museums
• Women museum directors
• Art museum directors
• Museum exhibits
• Museums--Educational aspects
• Museums--Administration

Form/Genre

• Manuscripts
• Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 23-009

Physical description

1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)

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