HISTORICAL NOTE
In 1985 the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Museums (OASM) was created. The
incumbent was responsible for the central planning, coordination, and
oversight of the Institution's museums. The Assistant Secretary for Museums was also to advise the Secretary on
all museum-related policies and programs and to serve as principal liaison
between the Smithsonian and American and foreign museological organizations.
Finally, they were to represent the Smithsonian in its dealing with federal
agencies and foreign governments on museological matters. The first Assistant
Secretary was Thomas L. Freudenheim, who served 1985- .
DESCRIPTIVE ENTRY
These records document the development of the Office's mandate. There is
extensive correspondence with Smithsonian bureaus and administrators, American
and foreign government bodies at all levels, various learned societies,
foundations, and other private organizations. The records also include
correspondence of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs,
chiefly on the part of Paul N. Perrot and William N. Richards, Jr., its
Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary, respectively.
Box 1 of 20
- World Heritage, January/May 1986
- World Heritage, June/December 1986
- US/ICOMOS, 1986/1987
- US/ICOMOS, 1984/1986
- US/ICOMOS STATUTES/BYLAWS
- US/ICOMOS, 1987/1988
- UNESCO Convention, 1970
- UNESCO, 1970
- ICCROM - Reports to U.S. Delegations, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983
- ICCROM, 1986
- ICOM, 1986
- Florence Agreement, 1975
- ICOFROM, 1987
- National Indian Education Association Conference, 1988
- Association of Science/Technology Centers, 1988
- Institute of Museum Services, 1988
- Florida State Museum, 1987
- SI Council, 1975-1978
- National Endowment for the Arts, 1986-1987
- National Endowment for the Humanities, 1988
- Federal Triangle, 1988
- White House Historical Association, 1988
- White House Historical Association, 1987
- Educational Outreach Program, 1985-1987
- Scholarly Studies Projects, 1986
Box 2 of 20
- Africa - 1979-1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Argentina - 1986-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Austria - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Australia - 1981-1984, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Australia - 1985-1987, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Bahrain - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Bahrain
- Belgium - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Brazil - 1981-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Canada - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Canada - 1981-1988, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Chile - 1980-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- China - 1980-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Colombia - 1988, Miscellaneous Correspondence
- Czechoslovakia - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Ecuador - 1980, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Egypt - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- France - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence; Freudenheim trip, November 1987
- France - 1983-1986, La Villette file (Freudenheim and Perot)
- France - 1983-1984, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Germany - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence, 1987 Trip Report
- Germany - 1982-1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Great Britain - 1983-1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Great Britain - 1986, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Hong Kong - 1987, Miscellaneous Correspondence
- India - 1988, Miscellaneous Correspondence
- India - 1982-1984, Paul Perrot Correspondence, wtih Nair and Juneja
- Indonesia - 1987, John Reinhardt Correspondence, Festival of Indonesia
- Israel - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Israel - 1982, "Art & Archaeology" Exhibit (formerly "Holy Land" exhibition)
- Israel - 1982, "Art & Archaeology," Newspaper Articles
- Israel - 1982, "Art & Archaeology," Correspondence with Abourezk
- Israel - 3/19/1982, "Art & Archaeology," K. Schmertz/P. Loar Reports
- Israel - 1984, "Art & Archaeology"
- Israel - 1983, "Art & Archaeology" (2 folders)
- Italy - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Italy - 1974-1984, Paul Perrot Correspondence, re: Venini Glass exhibition, Quilici's film on flood in Florence
- Japan - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Japan - 1983-1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Kuwait - 1976-1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Madagascar - 1985, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Mexico - 1972-1986, Paul Perrot Correspondence
Box 3 of 20
- Morocco - 1974-1988, Paul Perrot Correspondence (one piece of Tom Freudenheim correspondence)
- Pakistan - 1987, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Philippines - 1988, Miscellaneous Correspondence
- Poland - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Soviet Union - 1987-1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence; Freudenheim trip to Moscow November 1987; Freudenheim Moscow/Poland
- Spain - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Spain - 1976-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence; with Count de Cabbaras (1982-1983), re: Juan March Foundation (1980-1983)
- Sri Lanka - 1980-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence; with Cultural Triangle Foundation
- Sweden - 1981-1984, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Switzerland - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Syria - 1981-1983, Paul Perrot Correspondence
- Tibet - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Tunisia - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Turkey - 1988, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- Wales - 1987, Tom Freudenheim Correspondence
- OASM - "A & B" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence
- OASM - "C" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Harry Coman Estate and CWA
- OASM - "D & E" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Divestiture and Ruth Duckworth
- OASM - "F & G" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Facility Use, GPO Anniversary
- OASM - "H" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Hillwood, 1976
- OASM - "IJKL" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Martin Luther King
- OASM - "M" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Metro Anniversary, Michael Patrick Murphy, George McGhee, Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee
- OASM - "N" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Morton G. Neumann
- OASM - "OPQR" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Michael Richman
- OASM - "S" 1985-1986, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Diane Fink Lunch, Yale/SI, Dentsu Lunch, Japanese Proposal for SI TV, Richards Party, Soviet Lunch/Dinner
- OASM - "TUVWXYZ" 1985-1988, Miscellaneous Correspondence
Box 4 of 20
- 85/279 Seminars: Edward Maeder-L.A. County Museum of Art
- 85/176 Museum Internships Emil Dolensek-New York Zoological Society/Bronx Zoo
- 86/275 Stipends to Individuals: Terri Schindel-Textile Conservation Centre
- 85/274 Special Studies and Research: David Horvath-University of Louisville
- 86/239 Special Studies and Research: Marilyn Weidner-Winterthur Museum
- 86/227 Stipends to Individuals: Lisa Goldberg-Institute of Fine Arts
- 86/201 Stipends to Individuals: Mary Scott-University of London
- 86/200 Stipends: Jeffrey Kimball-University of London
- 86/184 Museum Internships: Peter Sutton-Museum of Fine Arts
- 86/147 Museum Internships: Patrick Butler-Harris County Heritage Society
- 86/144 Museum Internships: James Doherty-Bronx Zoo
- 86/142 Museum Internships: Mary Todd Glaser-Northeast Document Conservation Center
- 86/141 Museum Internships: Patricia Holmgrem-New York Botanical Garden
- 86/139 Museum Internships: Donald S. Hall-Rochester Museum and Science Center
- 86/126 Museum Internships: B.Byron Price-Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
- 86/122 Museum Internships: Barbara Thomas Baker-Riverbanks Zoological Park
- Grants since 1972
- FC-506036 AASLH, Patricia Hogan
- National Museum Act Brochures, 1972-1986
- National Museum Act - Miscellaneous Papers
- National Museum Act, 1986
- National Museum Act (NMA) Legislation and History
- National Museum Act, 1985
- National Museum Act (NMA) - Fiscal Year 1984
Box 5 of 20
- OASM Correspondence "A," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "B," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "C," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "D," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "E," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "F," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "G," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "H," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "I & J," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "K," 1986 (2 folders)
- OASM Correspondence "L," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "M," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "N & O," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "P & Q," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "R," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "S," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "T," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "U & V," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "W," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "XYZ," 1986
- OASM Correspondence "A," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "B," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "CDE," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "F," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "G," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "H," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "I & J," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "K," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "L," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "M," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "N & O," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "P & Q," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "R," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "S,"1987
- OASM Correspondence "T," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "U & V," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "W," 1987
- OASM Correspondence "XYZ," 1987
Box 6 of 20
- Office of Museum Programs - Correspondence, 1988
- Office of Museum Programs - Correspondence, 1987
- Office of Museum Programs - Correspondence, 1986
- International Congress on Learning in Museums, May 1986
- Office of Museum Programs - Special Projects, 1986 (Women's Changing Roles in Museums Conference, March 16-19, 1986; Proposal for an International Museum Practices Training Center)
- Office of Museum Programs - Correspondence, 1983-1984
- Office of the Registrar, 1988
- Office of the Registrar, 1987
- Office of the Registrar - July-December 1986
- Office of the Registrar - January-June 1986; CIS Steering Committee
- Collection Management Policies, 1982-1984 (2 folders)
- Collections Inventory - 1977-1985, House/Senate Hearings Material
Box 7 of 20
- SITES, 1986
- SITES, 1988
- SITES - Commerce Building Great Hall, 1988
- SITES Correspondence, June-December 1987
- SITES Correspondence, January-June 1987
- SITES "Generations" (Quad Opening Exhibit), 1987
- SITES French Revolution Bicentennial, 1987
- SITES Correspondence, 1986
- SITES Morocco, Ecuador, and Turkey, 1986
- SITES Afro-Aphrodisias, 1986
- SITES Freer Gallery Exhibit, 1986
- SITES Poleshuck Evaluation, 1986
- SITES Japan Project, 1986
- SITES "Caeserea," 1985-1988
- SITES - Russian Report - McClelland, February 1988
- SITES US Marshals, 1987
- SITES Correspondence, January-March 1988
- SITES, 1986
- SITES Russian Realists, 1986
- SITES "Hollywood: Legend and Reality," 1984-1986
- SITES Statue of Liberty, 1984-1985
- SITES "Art Nouveau Bing," 1986
- SITES "Birth: a Ritual for Life," 1985
- SITES "Reflection of the Land: American Art," 1983
- SITES Audit, 1983
- SITES Miscellaneous Correspondence (2 folders)
Box 8 of 20
- Affirmative Action, 1988
- African Art, 1988
- African Art, 1987
- African Art - Deletaille, 1984-1985
- African Art - John Friede, 1986
- African Art - Chaim Gross, 1980-1987
- African Art - Friends Group, 1982-1983
- African Art - Fundraising, 1985-1986
- Air and Space (NASM), April-December 1988
- Air and Space, January-March 1988
- American Art (NMAA), August-December 1988
- American Art, January-June 1988
- American Art - Catlett, 1987-1988
- American Art - Eldredge Reception, June 1988
- American Art - Nosanow, 1988
- American Art - Art Journal, 1983-1986
- American Art - Art Forum, 1985
- American Art - Bassing, 1985
- American Art - Tech World, 1985
- American Art - Miscellaneous, 1983-1985
- American History (NMAH), August-December 1988
- American History, April-July 1988
Box 9 of 20
- American History, January-March 1988
- American History, 1987
- American History - Chamber Music, 1986-1987
- American History, 1986 (Duke Ellington Collection, Sultner Photo Project)
- American History, 1985
- American History - NAFMAB (National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board), 1979-1985
- American History, 1984
- American History - Loan of Marine Chronometer, 1982
- American Indian, 1988
- American Indian, 1987
- Native American, 1987
- American Indian - Miscellaneous, 1979-1980
- American Studies, 1984-1985
- American Visions Magazine, 1984-1986
- Anacostia Museum, 1988
- Architectural History and Historic Preservation, 1987
- Historic Preservation, 1986-1987
- Archives of American Art (AAA), May-December 1988
- Archives of American Art, January-April 1988
Box 10 of 20
- A & I Building/South Group, 1988
- A & I Building/South Group, 1987
- Audits and Investigations, 1988
- Budget, Office of Planning and, 1988
- Collections Management, 1980-1985
- Collections Management Miscellaneous, 1978-1984
- Congressional Affairs, 1988
- Conservation and Analytical Lab (CAL), 1988
- CAL Audit, 1980
- Cooper-Hewitt, June-December 1988
- Cooper-Hewitt, January-May 1988
- Cooper-Hewitt, Dianne Pilgrim's Reception, 1988
- Cooper-Hewitt, Harold Pfister, 1987-1989
- Cooper-Hewitt, Lisa Taylor, 1982-1989
- Design and Construction, 1988
- Design and Construction, 1986-1987
- Education, 1986-1987
- Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action, 1988
- Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action, 1987
- External Affairs, 1987-1988
- Facilities Services, 1987
- Fellowships and Grants, 1987
- Fellowships and Grants, 1985
- Folklife, 1988
- Freer/Sackler, 1988
- Freer/Sackler, 1983, 1985, 1987
- Office of General Counsel, 1987
- General Counsel, 1988
- Haupt Garden, 1988
- Hirshhorn Museum, 1988
Box 11 of 20
- Horticulture, 1988
- Horticulture, 1987
- Horticulture - Contracting Grounds Management, 1986
- Horticulture Reorganization Plan, 1984
- Horticulture Review, 1981
- OIRM (Office of Information Resource Management), 1987
- OIRM, 1986
- OIRM, 1985
- Institutional Studies, 1988
- Institutional Studies - Rainforests, 1988
- Institutional Studies, 1987
- Interdisciplinary Studies, 1988
- International Activities, 1988
- Management Analysis Office, 1988
- Management Committee, 1988
- Membership and Development, 1988 (2 folders)
- Memberships (Professional Dues), 1986
- Office of Exhibits Central, 1988
- Natural History "Crossroads," 1987-1989
- Natural History, June-December 1988
Box 12 of 20
- Natural History, January-May 1988
- Natural History - "Poetics and Politics of Representations" Symposium, 1988-1989
- Natural History - Evans Gallery, 1986
- Old General Post Office Building, 1988
- Old General Post Office Building, 1983-1984
- OASM, May-December 1988
- OASM, January-April 1988
- OASM Budget, 1988
- OASM Mathias Lunch, 1988
- OASM Budget, FY 1989
- OASM Commerce Building, 1989
- OASM Commerce Building, 1988
- OASM Commerce Building, 1987
- OASM Master Exhibit Schedule, 1987
- OASM Research Policy, 1986-1987
- Personnel, 1988
- Personnel Super Grade Evaluation, 1988
- Personnel PMRS Awards, 1988
- Personnel, 1987
- OPlantS, 1988
- OPlantS, 1987
- Portrait Gallery (NPG), 1988
- Portrait Gallery, 1987
- Product Licensing and Development, 1987
Box 13 of 20
- Protection Services, 1988
- Office of Public Affairs, 1988
- Public Service, 1988
- Research, 1988
- Treasurer's Office - Miscellaneous, 1983-1988
- Quad, 1988
- Quad Signs, 1988
- Quad, 1987
- Quincentennial, 1988
- Quincentennial, 1987
- Quincentennial, 1984-1986
- Renwick, 1988
- Renwick, 1987
- Renwick - Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1983-1986
- Renwick Reception, January 3, 1986
- Secretary Adams, June-December 1988
- Secretary Adams, February-March 1988
- Sesquicentennial, 1988
- Smithsonian Archives, 1988
- Smithsonian Archives, 1985-1987
- Smithsonian Archives Photo Survey, 1985-1986
- Smithsonian Council, 1988
- Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), 1988
- Smithsonian Day Care Centers, 1986
- Smithsonian Libraries, 1987-1988
- Smithsonian Press, 1986-1987
- Telecommunications, 1988
- Telecommunications, 1987
- Telecommunications, 1986
- Under Secretary, 1988
- VIARC, 1988
- VIARC, 1987
- National Zoological Park, 1988
- National Zoological Park, 1987
- National Zoological Park, 1986
Box 14 of 20
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "A"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "B"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "C"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "D"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "E"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "F"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "G"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "H"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "IJ"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "K"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "L"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "M"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "NO"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "PQ"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "R"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "S"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "T"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "UV"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "W"
- OASM Correspondence 1988 "XYZ"
Box 15 of 20
- Art in the Parks Exhibit, 1987
- Institute of Museum Services (IMS), 1988
- IMS, 1987
- IMS, 1986
- National Gallery of Art, 1988
- National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property (NIC), 1988
- NIC, 1987
- NIC, 1986
- National Building Museum, 1987
- Cafritz Foundation, 1988
- Library of Congress, 1985-1986
- Maryland Art Place, 1988
- Harvard University, 1978-1983
- John Hopkins-Smithsonian Conservation, 1985-1986
- J. Paul Getty Trust, 1985-1988
- President's Committee on Arts and the Humanities, 1986-1987
- Wilson Center, 1987-1988
- Steering Committee for the Bicentennial of the Constitution
- Bicentennial of the Constitution, 1978-1984
- Bicentennial of the Constitution, 1985
- Bicentennial of the Constitution, 1986
- Bicentennial of the Constitution, 1987
- Bicentennial of the Constitution, 1988
Box 16 of 20
- SDR McGee Boiseries, 1980-1982
- Boiseries (see also Oversize)
- Special Exhibition Fund, 1986 (2 folders)
- Special Exhibition Fund, 1987
- Special Exhibition Fund, 1988
- NMAfA Director Search, 1982
- NMAfA Deputy Director Search, 1981
- Archives of American Art (AAA) Director Search, 1983
- Cooper Hewitt Director Search, 1987
- Hirshhorn (HMSG) Director Search, 1983
- National Portrait Gallery (NPG) Director Search, 1981
- Sackler Assistant Director Search, 1983-1984
- Marvin Sadik/Charles Blitzer Correspondence, 1968-1969
- SITES Background, 1985-1987
Box 17 of 20
- Secretary Adams, December 1986
- Secretary Adams, July-November 1986
- Secretary Adams, May-June 1986
- Secretary Adams, January-April 1986
- Secretary Adams: Native American Issues, 1979-1986
- Management Committee, 1986
- Congressional Liaison, January-June 1986
- Congressional Liaison, June-December 1986 (2 folders)
- Directorate of International Activities, 1986
- Directorate of International Activities, 1984-1985
Box 18 of 20
- Office of Membership and Development: Cambridge Report, 1985
- Office of Membership and Development: Development Committee, 1985
- Office of Membership and Development: Development Committee, 1986
- Office of Membership and Development: Mellon Foundation, 1986
- Office of Membership and Development: Barton Proposal, 1986
- Office of Membership and Development: Wallace Foundation, 1985-1986
- Office of Membership and Development: SI Corporate Membership Program, 1986
- Quadrangle General, 1986
- Quadrangle Opening, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Research: General, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Research: Research in the Arts and Humanities, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Research: SI/Yale Cooperative Agreement (Research in American Art), 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Public Services, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Museums, January-July 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Museums: Combined Personnel, 1986
- FY 1987 Senate Hearings
- Parking, 1986
- Cross-Referencing, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Museums, August-December 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Museums: Survey of Traveling Exhibitions, 1986
- Assistant Secretary - Museums: Inquiries for SI Branch Museums, 1986
- Building Manager South Group, 1986-1988
Box 19 of 20
- Archives of American Art, 1986
- Center for Asian Art - General, 1986
- Freer Gallery - General, 1986
- Sackler Gallery - General, 1986
- Conservation Analytical Laboratory, 1986-1987
- Cooper-Hewitt Museum - General, 1986
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), 1986
- Museum Support Center (MSC), 1986
- MSC Articles
- National Air and Space Museum (NASM) - General, 1986
- NASM: Boyne, 1986
- NASM: Freudenheim, Houston Visit, 1986
- NASM: NASA Credit Union, 1986
- NASM: Sloan Foundation Proposal, 1986
- NASM: Movies and QN, 1986
- NASM: Education, 1986
- NASM: Computer Exhibit
- Visiting Committee for Crafts at Smithsonian (VCCS)
Box 20 of 20
- National Museum of American Art (NMAA): General, 1986
- NMAA: Yarnell, 1986
- NMAA: General, May-August 1986
- NMAA: General, January-April 1986
- Renwick Gallery, 1986
- National Museum of African Art (NMAfA): General, 1986
- NMAfA: Herskovitz Collection, 1986
- NMAfA: Milton R. Rosenthal
- NMAfA: General, 1985
- National Museum of American History (NMAH), 1986
- NMAH: Clothing Exhibit, 1986
- National Museum of Natural History (NMNH): Crossroads, July-December 1986
- NMNH: Crossroads, June 1986
- NMNH: Crossroads, March-May 1986
- NMNH: Crossroads, January-February 1986
- NMNH: Crossroads, 1985
- NMNH: Chairmen's Meetings Minutes, 1986
- NMNH: McKinsey Study, 1986
- NMNH: Parking Crisis, 1986
- NMNH: Senate of Scientists, 1986
- NMNH: Exhibits, 1986
- NMNH: General, 1986
Oversize
- Boiseries (11 architectural drawings)
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