Curator Robert M. Murdock Records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the records of Robert M. Murdock, Curator of Contemporary Art, 1970-1978. Murdock was the first contemporary curator and first specialized curator at the DMFA. The collection contains primarily subject-based files, which have been arranged alphabetically by subject. One notable subject is the Art Rental Program's transition to management by the Museum League in 1971.
Dates
- 1970 - 1978
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection; contact the archives at archives@DMA.org.
Institution-wide restriction on publicly disclosing the purchase price, appraised value, insurance value of a work of art (DMA Acquisition and Deaccession Policies and Procedures) and anonymous donor or lender information may apply to this collection. This information is only accessible to DMA staff or representatives.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains the records of Robert M. Murdock, Curator of Contemporary Art, 1970-1978. Murdock was the first contemporary curator and first specialized curator at the DMFA. The collection contains miscellaneous subject-based files.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection consists of records from two collections: an unprocessed collection of Murdock records; and records separated from unaccessioned general curatorial files during processing [This group of curatorial files was packed from filing cabinets in the telephone room.]
Processing Information
Collection processed by Hillary Bober; processing completed in October 2019.
Additional description/notes were added for DACS compliance and ArchivesSpace local usage guidelines in 2022.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Curator Robert M. Murdock Records
- Author
- Hillary Bober
- Date
- 2022-03-11
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022-03-11: Museum Archives collection number assigned as identifier following new protocol. Accession number was 2019.46.
Repository Details
Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository