For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Unarranged
Summary:
This accession consists of the files of John Fleckner. Fleckner was appointed Archivist, 1982-1983, Senior Archivist, 1984-1989, and Chief Archivist/Chair, 1990-2007. In 2007 Fleckner stepped down as Chair but remained as a part-time staff member until retiring in 2021. Some materials predate his time at the Smithsonian and the creation of the Archives Center. Fleckner was a history graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, receiving the M.A. in 1965, and received the B.A. from Colgate University in 1963. At the State Historical Society of Wisconsin from 1971 to 1982, Fleckner directed a thirteen-member archival network affiliated with the Society and, with the help of others, made the Area Research Center system a national model. He has also been a faculty member in the Department of Museum Studies at George Washington University. These materials document Fleckner's work leading the Archives Center and its staff on exhibitions, collections acquisitions, information technology, collections management systems, strategic planning, policies and procedures, fundraising, public relations, special projects, and the management and history of the Archives Center. His other activities documented include his tenure as Acting Director of the Archives of American Art, 1987-1988; his work with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation; and his work teaching the Archives Practices course for the Museum Studies Program at George Washington University. Also featuring prominently in the collection is Fleckner's professional work consulting with archives, collaborating with professional organizations, giving talks and presentations, and writings for journals and newsletters. Of particular interest is Fleckner's work with Native American archives and the acquisition of the Scurlock Studio Records. Some materials date to before Fleckner's tenure at the Smithsonian. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, staff meeting minutes, statistics, evaluations, surveys, budget records, conference records, fundraising records, articles, presentations, talks, newsletters, brochures, images, and clippings. Some materials are in electronic format.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
