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Series III. Compiled Public Relations Files, 1950s, 1970s-2002, inclusive

Extent

3 Linear feet in 3 record cartons + 1 oversize folder

Scope and Contents

The series includes files primarily concerning exhibitions, development of the Luce Center, and other programs, with some files related to general public relations activities and notes on "image overhaul," signage, and the like. A small number of documents (press releases) date to the 1950s and 1970s, but the bulk are from the 1980s-1990s.

Arrangement

The files are arranged by topic/exhibition in rough chronological order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The files were compiled from various sources within N-YHS. They were found during and shortly after the institutional archives processing project of 2015-16, and added to the finding aid in 2021.

Working files, 1950s, 1970s-1989, inclusive

Offsite-Box: 10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scope and Contents

Holds a few items from the 1950s and from the 1970s. Bulk of the box dates from the 1980s and primarily relates to exhibitions. There is a "recommended public relations strategic plan" from Brown Boxenbaum (January 1987).

Working files, 1989-1991, inclusive

Offsite-Box: 11 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scope and Contents

The box holds primarily files concerning exhibitions and other programs, with some files related to general public relations activities and notes on "image overhaul," signage, and the like.

Alternative Logo Proposals from Waters Design Associates. Oversize, circa 1990, inclusive

Folder: 12A-B10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Working files, 1991-2002, inclusive

Offsite-Box: 12 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scope and Contents

This box holds files primarily related to exhibitions and other program, especially regarding the Luce Center, and some administrative files.

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New York, NY 10024