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2012 Time Capsule Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MA-122

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the time capsule that was created as part of the 2012 staff Holiday Party, "Party like there is no Tamayo". The party had a Maya calendar / end of the world theme. Staff submitted items for the time capsule, which was to be opened in 10 years (2022).

The time capsule was opened at the staff holiday party on 19 December 2022.

Dates

  • 2012
  • 2022-12-19

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is restricted to museum staff access beginning in December 2022.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of the time capsule that was created as part of the 2012 staff Holiday Party, "Party like there is no Tamayo". The party had a Maya calendar / end of the world theme. Staff submitted items for the time capsule, which was to be opened in 10 years (2022). The time capsule was opened at the staff holiday party on 19 December 2022.

Arrangement

There is no arrangement except for the items to fit in the box efficiently.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The time capsule was transferred to the archives by Human Resources after the party in December 2012.

Collection accessioned by Hillary Bober in 2013.

Time capsule was opened at the 2022 staff holiday party on 19 December 2022. Capsule and contents returned to archives in March 2023.

Processing Information

Time capsule contents were sleeved and reboxed. One package of 100th Anniversary M&Ms were discarded. See Piction for images of the candy.

Collection processed by Hillary Bober; processing completed on 20 March 2023.

Title
2012 Time Capsule Collection
Author
Hillary Bober
Date
2023-03-20
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-11-04: Accession number updated per revised protocol. Previous accession number was 2013.014.
  • 2023-03-20: Collection processed and MA identifier assigned. Previous accession number was 2013.14.

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

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