This accession consists of records documenting new acquisitions and the acquisition decision-making process. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, meeting materials,
object photographs, and related materials.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2026; Transferring office; 8/31/1982 memorandum, Bain to Kirkpatrick; Contact reference staff for details.
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Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1974-2001, 2008
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists if records documenting the acquisition and deaccession of artwork at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Materials include correspondence,
memoranda, lists of artwork, notes, Board of Trustees meeting materials, and related materials. The files were created by staff from across the museum and maintained within
the Office of the Director.
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Extent:
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Compact discs
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Date:
1974-2007
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the acquisition of artwork by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Materials include correspondence, purchase orders,
policies, agreements, proposals, images of artwork, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. The files were created by staff from across the museum
and maintained within the Office of the Director.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2023; Transferring office; 8/31/1982 memorandum, Bain to Kirkpatrick; Contact reference staff for details.
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Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1984-2000
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by James Demetrion, Director, 1984-2001, documenting artwork offered to the museum and new acquisitions as
well as deaccessioned artwork and its disposition. Materials include correspondence, agreements with auction houses, after-sale advice, auction reports, estimates, receipts,
confirmations, estimates, and lists of artworks for deaccessioning or proposed deaccessioning.
