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Dallas Museum of Art Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MA-027

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of audiovisual media and transcripts from the DMA Archives oral history program. The Oral History Program includes interviews with significant figures associated with the Dallas Museum of Art throughout its history. Interviews date from 1973 to the present.

Dates

  • 1973 - 2006
  • Majority of material found within 1988 - 2003

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Oral history use will depend on existance of and terms of the oral history deed of gift.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in two series: DMA interviews and transcripts; within the DMA series interviews are arranged by date.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Archives created collection

Other Descriptive Information

Refer to Media Inventory document for full details. Digital files (MP3, WAV) are available for most recordings.

Processing Information

Additional description/notes were added for DACS compliance and ArchivesSpace local usage guidelines in 2021.

Title
Finding Aid to the Dallas Museum of Art Oral History Collection
Author
Hillary Bober
Date
2021-10-19
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-10-15: Museum Archives collection number assigned as identifier following new protocol. Accession number was 200X.068.

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

Contact:
1717 N. Harwood St.
Dallas TX 75201 US