This accession consists of the correspondence file of Christine Minter-Dowd, who worked for Richard H. Howland (Special Assistant to the Secretary), and pertains to
the Firestone Silver Collection catalog project. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, research notes, and architectural drawings and sketches.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 98-158, Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Special Assistant to the Secretary (Richard Hubbard Howland), Firestone Silver Collection Records
Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965 Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1931-1932
Scope and Contents:
Syllabus and notes from a museum course taught by Paul J. Sachs at the Fogg Art Museum, "Fine Arts 15a: Museum Work and Museum Problems," 41 meetings, Oct. 5, 1931- April 18, 1932 (mimeographed), collected by Howland when he was a student in this class at Harvard University; and a pamphlet "The Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University," by Richard J. Bach, undated.
Biographical / Historical:
Art historian, lecturer, museum administrator, preservationist; Washington, D.C. Publications include Architecture of Baltimore, A Pictorial History, 1953 and Greek Lamps and Their Survivals, 1966. President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1956-1960 and Chairman of the Department of Civil History, Smithsonian Institution, 1960-1967.
Provenance:
Donated 1979 by Dr. Richard H. Howland.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs Search this
Physical description:
120mm;
Type:
Black-and-white negatives
Date:
1965
Local number:
SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-797]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs Search this
Physical description:
120mm;
Type:
Black-and-white negatives
Date:
1966
June 24, 1966
Local number:
SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-901]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
