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Director Harry S. Parker III Chronological Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MA-109

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the chronological correspondence maintained by Director's Office staff on behalf of Director Harry S. Parker III (1974-1987). The chronological correspondence documents all correspondence that goes out under the Director's signature. It includes only outgoing correpondence, not incoming. Parker's tenure saw many major projects which are represented in the collection including the New Museum, bond election, fundraising for the New Museum, Reves Collection, and other major acquistions.

Dates

  • 1974 - 1987

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.

Extent

5.83 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains the chronological correspondence maintained by Director's Office staff on behalf of Director Harry S. Parker III (1974-1987).

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection donated by Harry S. Parker III in 2012.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Hillary Bober; processing completed in March 2012.

Additional description/notes were added for DACS compliance and ArchivesSpace local usage guidelines in 2022.

Title
Finding Aid to the Director Harry S. Parker III Chronological Correspondence
Author
Hillary Bober
Date
2022-04-21
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

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