Robert Best Papers, 1986-1998
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Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Robert Best Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, administrative records, IAIA Foundation minutes, and other materials related to Best’s involvement in the IAIA Foundation. The collection highlights the structure, activities, and the eventual dissolution of the former fundraising arm of IAIA, particularly the difficulties between IAIA Board of Trustees and the Foundation concerning its role in raising capital campaign funds for the new IAIA campus. Information included in the collection is the Memorandum of Understanding between IAIA and Rancho Viejo Partnership, the establishment of the Foundation as an independent Non-Profit entity, Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation, and the particulars of the transfer of the Federal Building to IAIA. MS 1, the Bill Johnson Papers, should be used in conjunction with this collection.
Dates
- 1986-1998
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
Access is by appointment only. There may be restrictions to this collection; please contact the archivist for more information. IAIA reserves the right to restrict any or all materials as necessary to protect IAIA, American Indian religious and cultural practices, and individual and financial privacy.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (.5 cu. ft) The collection is located on the campus of IAIA, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The archives are located in the Library & Technology Center.
Repository Details
Part of the Institute of American Indian Arts Repository
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