San Francisco Museum of Art Research Library records, 1940-1968 (bulk 1950-1968)

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Summary

Title:
San Francisco Museum of Art Research Library records
Dates:
1940-1968 (bulk 1950-1968)
Creators:
San Francisco Museum of Art
Abstract:
The Research Library collection consists of materials relating specifically to the maintenance and management of the San Francisco Museum of Art Research Library, primarily under the direction of its first professional librarian, Anneliese Hoyer. Also includes a small set of records relating to Hoyer’s curatorial duties.
Extent:
4 linear feet (4 cartons)
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [box year and folder title], Research Library, 1940-1968, Administrative Records, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Research Library collection consists of materials relating specifically to the maintenance and management of the San Francisco Museum of Art Research Library, primarily under the direction of its first professional librarian, Anneliese Hoyer. Though her responsibilities evolved over the eighteen years she spent at the Museum, Hoyer served dual roles for most of her time at the Museum as the Librarian and as the Curator of Prints and Drawings. Only a small set of records relating to her curatorial duties are extant, and are included as a series within the Research Library records because of her consistent affiliation with the department.

The collection is divided into three series, based on the original arrangement of the materials. The Research Library and Slide Library were functionally distinct entities within the Museum, though they were generally maintained by the same staff member. The Research Library series contains correspondence and materials related predominately to collection development, research requests, library maintenance, and the exchange program with other museums and art centers.

Records from the Slide Library include correspondence related to producing, reproducing, selling, buying, borrowing, and lending slides. The small group of Curatorial Records from Hoyer contains her notes on print research and scholarly lectures or writing, but does not include records related to specific exhibitions.

Acquisition information:

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art staff using RecordEXPRESS
Date Prepared:
2015

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is available for use. Some materials are restricted for confidentiality or condition.

Terms of access:

For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the SFMOMA Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [box year and folder title], Research Library, 1940-1968, Administrative Records, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Archives.

Location of this collection:
151 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 618-3296
archives@SFMOMA.org
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