National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Brochures
Clippings
Date:
2010-2017
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) Advisory Board meetings and its members during the tenure of Johnnetta B.
Cole, Director, 2009-2017. The board began in 1979 as the Commission of the Museum of African Art when the Smithsonian Institution first acquired the museum. With the name
change of the museum in 1981, the group became the Commission of the National Museum of African Art. By 2002, the name was officially changed to the National Museum of African
Art Board. Topics covered include strategic plans, financial reports, conservation data, collections, programs, meetings, public relations, and governance. Materials include
minutes, proposals, correspondence, reports, memoranda, brochures, news clippings, bylaws, and related materials.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2033; Transferring office; 7/25/2012 memorandum, Yowell to Berry; Contact reference staff for details.
