Identity area
Reference code
AGOR022.S07
Title
Director's Files
Date(s)
- 1950-1968 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
8 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
(1951-1968)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Series contains correspondence, reports, and various other documents from the executive offices of the Art Gallery of Toronto and the AIO. This series includes correspondence from Harold C. Walker, Martin Baldwin, W. J. Withrow [AGT Director from 1961-1990 and AIO proponent], and Paul Bennett. Also contains job applications.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Later contents (1966-1968) are labeled “Nan” or “Forsey” on top right corner in blue ink. Nan Girard was the AIO’s information officer from 1952-1968 and was responsible for booking AIO exhibitions. Some of the 1968 records have filing notes (in pencil) on top right corner [ex. “1968-69 Exhibitions”].