Subject Files, 2000, 2008-2019
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This accession consists of records that document the tenure of Barbara Faust, Director, 2014-2019. Faust began her career at the Smithsonian Institution as manager of the Greenhouse Nursery Branch, from 1986-2004; and then became Associate Director from 2004-2013. As Director Faust served as the technical authority on all matters related to horticultural programs and activities and landscape architecture for the Smithsonian. She was responsible for the overall operation of the Smithsonian Gardens and the implementation of policies and the creation of programs that fulfill the mission of the Smithsonian. Some records come from when Gardens was known as the Horticulture Services Division and from when it was part of the Office of Facilities Management and Reliability. Of note in the collection are the materials related to the name change of Smithsonian Gardens, strategic planning materials, and support documentation for the accreditation of Smithsonian Gardens by the American Alliance of Museums. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, a presentation, strategic planning records, a memorandum of understanding, a newsletter, and other related materials.
Subject
- Faust, Barbara
- American Alliance of Museums
- Smithsonian Institution Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Horticulture Services Division Office of the Director
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
- 2000
- 2000-2019
- 2000, 2008-2019
Restrictions & Rights
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2035; Transferring office; 06/30/2021 memorandum, Toda to Schneider; Contact reference staff for details
Topic
- Landscape architecture
- Horticulture
- Landscape design
- Strategic planning
- Museums
- Accreditation
- Gardens
- Gardens, American
- Museums--Accreditation
Form/Genre
- Manuscripts
- Collection descriptions
- Designs and plans
- Newsletters
Local number
SIA Acc. 23-120
Physical description
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)