Subject Files, 1973-1980, 1998

Summary

This accession consists primarily of images taken by James R. Buckler, Director of the Horticulture Services Division, 1973-1988, of the Arts and Industries Building. The images document the mosaic floor tile of the building, the storage and exhibition of collections, and the restoration of the painted motifs on the interior walls. Additionally there are a few images of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the National Museum of American History, and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of Art. Some images date to when the office was within the Office of Plant Services, from when it was known as the Office of Horticulture, and after the tenure of Buckler as Director. Materials consist of color slides.

Subject

• Buckler, James R
• Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)
• Cooper-Hewitt Museum
• National Museum of American History (U.S.)
• Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)
• Smithsonian Institution Office of Physical Plant Horticulture Services Division
• Smithsonian Institution Office of Museum Programs Office of Horticulture

Notes

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

• 1973
• 1973-1998
• 1973-1980, 1998

Topic

• Museum buildings
• Museum storage facilities
• Architecture
• Repair and reconstruction
• Museums
• Buildings--Repair and reconstruction
• Museum exhibits

Form/Genre

• Color transparencies
• Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 23-174

Physical description

0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)

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