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Robert Best Papers

 Collection
Identifier: IAIA-MS004

Scope and Content

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
  • Majority of material found in 1986-1998

Language of Materials

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.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials is allowed for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Institute of American Indian Arts, its board, faculty, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Extent

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.

Abstract

The Robert Best Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, administrative records, meeting minutes, and other materials related to Best’s involvement in the IAIA Foundation.

Related Material

IAIA-MS001, William Johnson Papers

Processing Information

Arrangement: Barbara Francis, IAIA Students Description: Ryan S. Flahive The collection was arranged in the order which it was received.
Title
Guide to the Robert Best Papers, 1986-1998
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Ryan S. Flahive
Date
© 2009
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the Institute of American Indian Arts Repository

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