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Extent:
2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Videotapes
Date:
1993-2004
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the records of James B. Gardner, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include
correspondence, memoranda, and notes documenting exhibition planning, donor policy, collections, external relations, fund raising, and professional activities; meeting agendas
and minutes; information about NMAH reorganization, staff appointments, and retreats; NMAH visitor comment forms; the correspondence and memoranda of Joyce Ramey, Special
Assistant to the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs; videotapes; and budget summaries. Also included is a significant amount of records pertaining to the Catherine B.
Reynolds Foundation grant for the proposed NMAH exhibition, The Spirit of America.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2020; Transferring office; 2/27/2009 memorandum, Johnstone to Henderson; Contact reference staff for details.