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Creator:
Smithsonian American Art Museum Office of the Deputy Director  Search this
Subject:
Robertson, Charles (Charles J.)  Search this
Lowe, Harry 1922-  Search this
Allen, Rachel M  Search this
Physical description:
19.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
23.5 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Date:
1967
1967-2011
Category:
Series Level Description
Notes:
To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Alphabetic by topic and unarranged
Summary:
Consists of records documenting the activities and administration of the Smithsonian American Art Museum during the tenures of Deputy Directors Harry Lowe, 1983; Charles J. Robertson, Associate Administrator, 1978-1983, Assistant Director, Resources, and Assistant Director, Museum Resources, 1983-1985, and Deputy Director, 1986-2001; and Rachel M. Allen, Deputy Director, 2002- . Materials include correspondence and memoranda, information files, architectural drawings and other administrative records detailing the Museum's relations among departments, within the Smithsonian, and with non-Smithsonian organizations. Some records were created by Harry Lowe in his capacity as Curator of Exhibits and Curator, Exhibition and Design, 1965-1972; Assistant Director for Operations, 1973-1974; Assistant Director, 1975-1980; Acting Director, 1981; and Assistant Director, 1982.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Art museums  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00835
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
See more items in:
Subject Files 1967-2011 [Smithsonian American Art Museum Office of the Deputy Director]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_225738