Smithsonian Institution Office of the Under Secretary for American Museums and National Programs Search this
Type:
Electronic mail
Collection descriptions
Electronic records
Place:
United States
Date:
2000
2000-2008
Notes:
For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Chronologic
Summary:
This accession consists of approximately 9,000 email messages of Sheila P. Burke, Under Secretary for American Museums and National Programs, 2000-2004, and Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, 2004-2007. The earlier records document the overall administration of museums and programs devoted to American history, America's social and cultural heritage, and national outreach at the Smithsonian Institution and the later records document the overall administration of operations across the Smithsonian Institution. Topics documented in this accession include personnel, budget, business ventures, the Board of Regents, major contracts, special events, relations with the United States Congress, distinguished visitors, facilities, external affairs, internal communications, development, museum objects, membership programs, and Smithsonian Institution-wide governance and policy. This accession includes only those messages residing in Burke's "Inbox," including email received and sent email that she forwarded to herself or on which she copied herself. This accession does not include email filed into other folders. Burke's email account was not immediately closed upon her departure. All materials are in electronic format.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2024. Records may contain personally identifiable information (PII) that is permanently restricted; Transferring office; 3/27/2007 memorandum, Peters to Winget; Contact reference staff for details
