National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology Search this
Smithsonian Institution. Department of Anthropology Search this
Smithsonian Institution. United States National Museum. Department of Anthropology Search this
Extent:
2.5 Linear feet
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1965-1985
Scope and Contents:
This series is comprised of correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to the Museum Support Center and the department's policies regarding collections acquisition, accessions, collections management, and loans.
Collection Restrictions:
Some materials are restricted.
Access to the Department of Anthropology records requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Department of Anthropology Records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation Search this
Collection Director:
Heye, George G. (George Gustav), 1874-1957 Search this
Extent:
2 Linear feet
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1937 - 1988
Scope and Contents:
The Collections Management Series consists of records documenting the court-ordered inventory process in the 1970's following the resignation of Frederick Dockstader and many Board of Trustees members due to questionable deaccessioning and accounting policies. Also included are records on the computerization of the MAI collection in the 1980's, correspondence on new accession/deaccesion policies, information on the Museum's Computer Network, repatriation information and security improvement records.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to NMAI Archive Center collections is by appointment only, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please contact the archives to make an appointment (phone: 301-238-1400, email: nmaiarchives@si.edu).
Collection Rights:
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish or broadcast materials from the collection must be requested from the National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center. Please submit a written request to nmaiarchives@si.edu.
Collection Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Museum of the American Indian/Heye Foundation Records, Box and Folder Number; National Museum of the American Indian Archive Center, Smithsonian Institution.
