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.
Processing Information
Arrangement: Barbara Francis, IAIA Students Description: Ryan S. Flahive The collection was arranged in the order which it was received.
- Indian art -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
- Indian art -- North America -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
- Indian art -- Southwest, New.
- Indian arts -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe.
- Indians of North America -- Periodicals
- Institute of American Indian Arts
- 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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