Skinner Museum records

Series — Box: 1-2

Identifier: RG 09-17

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the Skinner Museum contain clippings, fliers, correspondence, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant proposal, annual reports (1977-1982), donor records (1974-1984), Skinner Museum Evaluation Committee Records, Winter Term Course Evaluation records. The records document the history and day-to-day operation of the Museum including information about finances, academic courses held in conjunction with the Museum, a combination of object and monetary donations to the Museum, and information about grants sought and/or received.

Dates

1952-1992

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted

Conditions Governing Use

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

Historical Note

The Skinner Museum was founded by Joseph Allen Skinner, who donated it to the college in 1946. Its collections consist primarily of early American artifacts. But also some artifacts from foreign countries.