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SNAC: Social Networks and Archival Context
revised2015-09-19machineCPF merge programMerge v2.0revised2016-08-17T10:34:28machineSNAC EAC-CPF ParserBulk ingest into SNAC Databaserevised2016-08-17T10:34:28humanSystem Service (system@localhost)created2024-03-28machineSNAC EAC-CPF SerializerSNAC Identity Constellation serialized to EAC-CPFpersonSimkins, Alice Cynthia, 1946-.presumed1946Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department.Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department.Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Office of the DirectorMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department. Barry Walker correspondence files, 1991-1998.Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department.Walker, Barry, 1945-Barry Walker correspondence files, 1991-1998.3 linear ft.The files include correspondence with artists, scholars, donors, museum officials, grantors and the general public. They include correspondence regarding Walker's initial attempts to acquire works and establish a department of prints and drawings. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Hirsch Library, Hirsch LibraryMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department. Alison de Lima Greene correspondence files, 1984-1998.Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Curatorial department.Greene, Alison de Lima.Alison de Lima Greene correspondence files, 1984-1998.19.75 linear ft.Series 5.2.1 (alphabetical correspondence, 1985-1996). Contains correspondence concerning the collection, acquisitions, research, exhibitions, visits, requests for slides/transparencies, letters to and from artists, museums, scholars, students, other curators, the general public and donors. Series 5.2.2 (chronological correspondence, 1984-1998). Contains correspondence concerning the collection, acquisitions, research, exhibitions, visits, requests for slides/transparencies, letters to and from artists, museums, scholars, students, other curators the general public and donors. This subseries also includes correspondence produced by various curatorial assistants and administrative assistants. Series 5.2.3 (interdepartmental correspondence, 1984-1998). Contains memos concerning gifts, purchases, use of space, exhibitions, information for publications, staffing information, care and conservation and loans. This subseries also includes correspondence produced by various curatorial and administrative assistants. Series 5.2.5 (correspondence with galleries, 1984-1996). Includes correspondence offering works for sale, regarding visits, inquiries, and details on buying, selling and shipping. Includes Texas galleries. Series 5.2.4.1 (Texas galleries, 1992). In an attempt to identify Texas artists as well as those whose work has been shaped by Texas, a letter was sent on 3/26/1992 to Texas galleries. In the letter, gallery owners were asked to identify new artists, to identify artist strengths and weaknesses, to provide a list of artists represented and offer slides if available. This subseries includes 878 slides which are filed by gallery name. Most of the slides are identified with artist name and many with title of work. Series 5.2.5 (correspondence with collectors, 1986-1996). This correspondence includes information on collections, visits, gifts (cash and works) to MFAH, and loans for exhibition. Most are filed under letter of alphabet, although several (i.e. Freed, Romsky, Simkins) have separate files created by the curator. Series 5.2.6 (correspondence wtih donors, 1985-1991). Most letters concern gifts of cash and art works. This small subseries was created by the curator. Series 5.2.7 (correspondence with museums, scholars and universities, 1985-1996). Files include invitations, information regarding visits, speakers, exhibitions, exhibition proposals, requests for catalogues, clippings and requests for information on the MFAH collection. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Hirsch Library, Hirsch LibraryMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston. Office of the Director. Peter C. Marzio, Correspondence Files, 1982-2002.Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Office of the DirectorPeter C. Marzio, Correspondence Files, 1982-2002.40.5The arrangement of the records reflects the manner in which they are organized in the Director'' office. The three categories of correspondence are chronological reader files (outgoing) 1982-2002; chronological miscellaneous files (outgoing and incoming) 1983-1998; and alphabetical files (outgoing and incoming) 1982-1997. Alphabetical files are further divided into correspondence with trustees, donors, and special friends, 1982-1998; correspondence with employees, 1982-1991; correspondence with art dealers, 1982-1985; and correspondence with associations, foundations and corporations, 1982-1991. The correspondence records include memos and letters to MFAH staff, museum trustees, patrons, benefactors, and supporting members, as well as corporations, museum directors, museum curators and dignitaries. The bulk of the records document Marzio's involvement with fundraising, building projects, art selection, and exhibition planning. The reader files document daily administration of the museum, museum policies, exhibition schedules and budgets, staff appointments, staff planning, and special instruction to staff members. Subjects include information on the progress and the completion of the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden. The reader files also chronicle donations and gifts to the museum, the establishment of a museum archives and the hiring of an archivist, the death of trustee and philanthropist Alice Pratt Brown, the Garden Club of Houston, and the Ruth K. Shartle Symposium. Correspondence with associations, foundations, and corporations reflects the involvement of MFAH and Marzio in the Houston community. Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston