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Files kept during the administration of Charles E. Buckley, Director, 1964-1975; Mary-Edgar Patton, Acting Director, August-November 1975; James N. Wood, Director,1975-1980; James D. Burke, Director, 1980-1999.

Abstract

Correspondence which documents the organization and planning of exhibitions. Includes correspondence, check lists, schedules, installation information, details regarding loans, background information concerning objects and artists, etc.

Abstract Correspondence which documents administrative activities of the Director's office. Includes correspondence with individuals, institutions, galleries, and artists concerning museum collections and operations. Halsey C. Ives - Director, St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts (1881-1909), Director (1909-1911) Robert A. Holland - Acting Director (1911-1912), Director (1912-1922) Samuel L. Sherer - Administrator (1921-1922), Director (1922-1928) Charles P....

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Records documenting the declined / canceled loan of works of art by this museum to other institutions. Files contain museum facilities reports for non-SLAM institutions requesting objects to exhibit. Tnese reports include environmental, security, and staffing descriptions.

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Incoming and outgoing receipts of artwork shipments to the Saint Louis Art Museum (formerly City Art Museum and Saint Louis Museum of Fine Arts), 1889-2022.