Series I. Core project files, 1845-1998 and undated (bulk 1994-1997)
Scope and Content Note
Series I.A. Field, training, and reference materials, 1845-1999 and undated (bulk 1994-1997)
Scope and Content Note
Training materials, 1988, 1994-1997, undated
Campaign training binder, 1994-1997?
Campaign training binder, 1994-1997?
6th campaign training binder, 1994-1997?
Photodocumentation training binder, 1994-1997?
Legends, 1988
Basic terminology glossaries, undated
Proforma examples, undated
Training materials and references copyright permissions correspondence, 1994-1996
New trainees identification forms, undated
6th and 7th campaign trainee certificates, 1997
Training component evaluation report, undated
Conservation documentation binders, 1986, 1994-1997
1. Jarre de terre percée tenue par deux mains, 1986, 1994-1996
2. Soldat éventrant eun ennemi, 1986, 1995-1997
3. Lion, 1986, 1994-1995
4. Recade simple et Akpola, 1986, 1994-1995
5. Tête attachée a un arbre, 1986, 1995-1997
6. Lion, 1986, 1994-1995
7. Recade et fusil, 1986, 1994-1996
8. Homme/Calao, 1986, 1994-1996
9. Lion, 1995
10. Goubassa: Récades de Guezo, 1986, 1996-1997
11. Soldat tirant dans la bouche d'un ennemi, 1986, 1995-1997
12. Lion, 1986, 1995
13. Un sabre/un récade, 1986, 1995-1997
14. Ennemi subissant un supplice, 1986, 1995-1996
15. Lion, 1995-1997
16. Sabre de Migan recade de Kpengala, 1986, 1995-1996
17. Tête se balançant au cou d'un cheval, 1986, 1994-1996
18. Lion, 1986, 1994-1995
19. 2 bâton de chasse, 1986, 1995-1997
20. Scéne de bataille à trois personnages, 1986, 1994-1995
21. Lion, 1986, 1996-1997
22. Goubassa/Hachette, 1986, 1996-1997
23. Tête au cou d'un cheval, 1986, 1995-1996
24. Lion, 1986, 1995-1996
25. Sabre/Hachette, 1986, 1994-1995
26. Hyéne mangeant un serpent, 1986, 1996-1997
27. Lion, 1986, 1994-1995
28. Récade avec tête de cheval/sabre, 1986, 1995-1997
29. Teste se balançant au cou d'un cheval, 1986, 1995-1996
30. Lion, 1986, 1995-1997
32. Caméléon tenant un Goubassa, 1986, 1994-1996
33. Lion, 1986, 1996-1997
34. Crâne surmonté d'un bois et recade de Behanzin, 1986, 1994-1995
35. Daguessou mâle, 1986, 1995
37. Tête surmonté d'une iarre, 1986, 1995-1996
38. Daguessou mâle, 1986, 1995-1997
39. Lion, 1995-1997
40. Deux hommes buvant dans un verre, 1986, 1996-1997
45. Eléphant, 1986, 1994-1995
46. Caïman attrapant un poisson, 1986, 1994-1995, 1997
47. Chasseur portrant une biche, 1986, 1994-1995
48. Une nasse et un poisson, 1986, 1996-1997
49. Kpaligan (héro royal) juché sur un echaffaudage, 1995-1997
50. Homme portrant un epi de mil sur la tête, 1986, 1994-1995
51. Soldat décapitant un homme à cheval, 1986, 1996-1997
52. Soldat décapitant un Geurrier tennant une flûte, 1986, 1995-1997
53. Scéne de pendaison à 3 personnages, 1986, 1996
54. Buffle et canard, 1994-1995
55. Deux guerriers en position de lutte, 1986, 1994-1996
56. Soldat aboméen enfonçant un couteau, 1986, 1994-1995
Additional field materials, 1993-1997, 1999, undated
Field notebook facsimile, 1994-1997
Francesca Pique field notebook, 1997
Supplies inventories, 1995-1996
Web sling catalogs and instructions, undated
Abomey FPO scans (low resolution), circa 1999
List of bas-reliefs, undated
Bas-reliefs inventory and drawings, undated
Bas-relief transportation and storage plan, undated
Diagrams and plans, undated
Visual materials inventories, 1996, undated
Neuchatel Abomey images: contact sheet photocopies, 1994
Computer-generated bas-relief reintegration images, 1995
Signage, undated
Invitations, undated
Technicians correspondence, 1994-1996
Offprints and references, 1845-1997, undated
Volume 1, 1845-1988, undated
Volume 2, 1908-1996, undated
Volume 3, 1964-1994, undated
Volume 4, 1984-1996, undated
Volume 5, 1995-1997, undated
Abomey Project bibliography and off-prints A-B, 1861-1991, undated
Abomey Project off-prints C-J, 1895-1934, undated
Abomey Project off-prints K-N, 1911-1993, undated
Abomey Project off-prints O-R, 1963-1993, undated
Abomey Project off-prints S-Z, 1920-1992, undated
Audiovisual materials, 1984, 1993-1996, undated
Abomey Musée Historique walk-through video footage, 1993
Abomey Musée Historique walk-through video footage, 1993
Abomey Project inauguration ceremony video, March 7, 1994
Abomey Project inauguration ceremony video, March 7, 1994
Musée d'Abomey bas-reliefs conservation documentation video footage, November 1994
4th campaign documentation video footage, 1995
4th campaign documentation video footage, March 1995
5th and 6th campaigns documentation video footage, October 1995-March 1996
Magazine Français No. 8: Formation des maires au Togo, Sites rouyaux d'Abomey, et Danses rituelles, 1984
Histoire et Mémoires de Ouidah, 1995
La famille Adjaho en concert, undated
Series I.B. Project reports, 1993-1998 and undated
Scope and Content Note
Initial site report and campaign reports,
Report on site visit 15-19 March 1993, April 20, 1993
1st campaign trip report and notes, November-December 1993
Report on first campaign, 1993
Video documentation campaign, January-February 1994
Training report for 2nd campaign, March 1994
2nd campaign trip report, June 1994
3rd campaign overview, November 1994
3rd campaign field report, February 1995
3rd campaign photographic documentation report, November 1994
4th campaign overview, February 1995
4th campaign overview (French), February 1995
4th campaign trip report, March-April 1995
4th campaign field report, 1995
4th campaign field report (French), 1995
4th campaign photographic documentation report, March 1995
5th campaign overview, 1995
5th campaign trip report and 6th campaign overview, February 1996
5th and 6th campaigns field report, July 1996
5th and 6th campaigns field report (French), July 1996
5th and 6th campaigns photograhic documentation report, 1995-1996
6th campaign overview, February 1996
6th campaign trip report, May 1996
Interim work period trip report, September 1996
Interim work period photographic documentation report, 1996
Interim work period and 7th campaign field report, August 1997
Interim work period and 7th campaign field report (French), August 1997
7th campaign overview, January 1997
7th campaign overview (French), January 1997
7th campaign photographic documentation report, February 1997
Trip reports and project reports
Zugazagoitia reports, 1994-1995
Leslie Rainer trip report: research on historic documentation of the bas-reliefs of the Royal Palaces of Abomey, 1996
S. Small and M. Hebrard 6th and 7th campaign reports, 1996-1997
Abomey Project: conservation of the bas-reliefs from the Adjalala of Glélé at the Royal Palaces of Abomey: final report, May 1998
Abomey Project: conservation of the bas-reliefs from the Adjalala of Glélé at the Royal Palaces of Abomey: final report (French), May 1998
Blier report, undated
Project reports by trainees
Léonard Ahonon, 1994-1996
Justin Alaro, 1994-1997
Dorothé Ayadokoun, 1994-1995
Adigninou Janvier Houlonon, 1996
Gilbert Kinkin, 1995-1997
Dorothé Mizechoun, 1994-1996
Constant Noanti, 1996
Constant Samson, 1995
Abomey technicians reports, 1995-1996
Series II. Project dissemination and promotion, 1993-1999 and undated
Scope and Content Note
Access Information
Press releases, articles, and presentations,
Abomey Project press release, 1994
Internal GCI publications regarding Abomey conservation project, 1993, undated
External writings regarding Abomey and conservation project, 1993-1998, undated
GCI Conservation Newsletter Vol. 11, No. 1, 1996
GCI Conservation Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 1 (French), 1996
Interview with Rachida de Souza, Département du Patrimoine Culturel, December 8, 1995
Interview with Rachida de Souza, Département du Patrimoine Culturel, December 10, 1995
ICOM-CC Abomey presentation text, 1999
"Getty Now" presentation text and photocopies of slides, 1997
"Passé, Présent, et Futur des Palais e Sites Royaux d' Abomey" international conference,
Conference proceedings online: Passé, Présent, et Futur des Palais e Sites Royaux d' Abomey
Conference proposals, 1995
Conference outline and trip report, 1997
Conference planning documents, 1995
Conference fact sheet, 1997
Correspondence: Alain Godonou/PREMA, 1996-1997
Correspondence: Gael de Guichen/ICCROM, 1997-1998
Correspondence: Ministry of Culture and Communications, 1995-1997
Correspondence: Constant Samson, 1997
Correspondence: Rachida de Souza, 1997
Conference announcement, circa 1997
Conference invitation, 1997
Conference budget, 1996-1997
Access Information
Conference agreement, 1997
Access Information
Motel d'Abomey letter of agreement, 1997
Access Information
Conference participants letters of agreement, 1997
Access Information
Conference contacts database, [undated]
Access Information
Conference proceedings images permissions, 1999
Access Information
List of conference participants, 1997
Conference program, 1997
Invitations for conference opening and closing ceremonies and receptions, 1997
Conference opening speech by Giora Solar (printed version), 1997
Opening ceremony introductory remarks by Emmanuel Voglozin, 1997
Communication to the conference from the vice-president of the "Cansah," circa 1997
Conference closing speech by Miguel Angel Corzo (printed version), 1997
Motion of African professionals, circa 1997
Conference press kit, circa 1997
Conference stationery, circa 1997
Conference ephemera, circa 1997
Conference evaluation forms, circa 1997
Conference proceedings, 1999
Conference t-shirt, circa 1997
Conference tote bag, circa 1997
Conference opening ceremony video footage, circa September 1997
Conference opening ceremony video footage, circa September 1997
Unedited conference opening and closing ceremony video footage, 1997
Conference video footage, 1997
Palace Sculptures of Abomey publication,
Publication idea proposal, 1996
Palace Sculptures of Abomey: History Told on Walls by Francesca Pique and Leslie H. Rainer, with contributions by Jerome C. Alladaye, Rachida de Souza-Ayari, Suzanne Preston Blier, 1999
Palace Sculptures of Abomey: History Told on Walls final printed version, 1999
Audiovisual materials,
Abomey Animation (English), 1995
Abomey Animation (French), 1995
Abomey Animation by Candice Pinchart, edited version, 1999
Series III. Exhibitions, 1994-1995, 1997, 1999-2000, and undated
Scope and Content Note
Access Information
Abomey bas-relief exhibition at Musée Historique d'Abomey,
Document on the future of the Abomey bas-reliefs: permanent exhibition after conservation, 1994-1995
Object list and storage locations for originals, February 1997
Permanent exhibition layout, 1997
Permanent exhibit Getty Conservation Institute plaque mock-up, 1997
Musée Historique d'Abomey exhibit text, undated
Abomey bas-relief exhibition at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
Correspondence, 1999-2000
Exhibit storyline, schedule, and letter of intent, undated
Exhibit technical sheet master, undated
Exhibit artifacts inventory, 2000
Exhibit trip report, 2000
Exhibit final design development presentation, 2000
Exhibit opening guest list, 2000
Exhibit opening invitation, 2000
Invitation for reception honoring Cyprien Tokoudagba, 2000
Exhibit brochures, circa 2000
Exhibit docent script, undated
Exhibition press releases and articles, 2000
Exhibit images, undated
Exhibit website, 2000
Cyprien Tokoudagba, Dance and Music from Benin video recording, circa 1999
Budget, 1999
Access Information
Exhibition agreement, 2000
Access Information
Exhibit images reproduction rights, 2000
Access Information
Cyprien Tokoudagba contract and visa, 1999-2000
Access Information
Angelique Kidjo music permissions correspondence, 2000
Access Information
Series IV. History Told on Walls video production, 1994-1998 and undated
Scope and Content Note
Access Information
Project documentation
Initial proposal and outline, circa 1995
History Told on Walls script, 1997
Script outline, undated
History Told on Walls report, undated
Correspondence, 1994-1997
Film budget, 1995
Access Information
Stephen Rickerby letter of agreement, 1996
Access Information
Filming permissions, 1994
Access Information
Audiovisual material and transcript
Access Information
Benin raw video footage, 1994
Video footage of images from Abomey, 1995
Dance and Music from Benin, 1998
Benin II raw video footage:
Benin II, 1996
Benin II, undated
History Told on Walls raw video footage:
History Told on Walls raw video footage, 1995
History Told on Walls raw video footage, 1995
History Told on Walls raw video footage, 1995
History Told on Walls raw video footage, 1995
History Told on Walls raw video footage, 1995
Audio interview with King Agoli Agbo, undated
Transcript of interview with King Agoli Agbo, 1996
History Told on Walls first draft, undated
History Told on Walls: conservation of the bas-reliefs of Abomey (Benin promotional video), undated
History Told on Walls, 1996-1997
History Told on Walls, undated
L'histoire racontée sur les murs, 1997
L'histoire racontée sur les murs, undated
L'histoire racontée sur les murs, undated
The Getty Conservation Institute: the bas-reliefs project in Abomey, Benin (select tape, work in progress), undated