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TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE FOR THE ARCHIVES OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF
ART

Researchers should be advised that the PMA Archives will be embarking
upon a major reorganization of the Archives office, which will result in
the short-term closure of the department from Monday, April 12 to
Friday, May 7, 1999.  Although Archives services will be temporarily
suspended for a month, the long-term benefits of this project will be
additional storage space, as well as improved security, preservation,
and accessibility.

During the project, researchers are encouraged to put their research
requests to the Archivist in writing (either through e-mail or regular
mail).  Upon the completion of the project, she will answer these
inquiries in the order they are received, making these requests a
priority until all are answered.

Researchers should note that some archivally related materials are
available for perusal in the Museum s Library.  Included are in-house
publications, such as The Bulletin, Annual Reports, exhibition
catalogues, and checklists.  These resources are readily accessible
through indexes or the Library s card catalogue, and contain a
considerable amount of information regarding our institutional
activities.  Also available in the Library is a small amount of
microfilmed archival materials which were produced through the Archives
of American Art <http://www.si.edu/organiza/offices/archart/start.htm>.
Copies of these microfilmed records are also accessible through regional
centers of the Archives of American Art.  Appointments to view the above
materials in the Museum Library are recommended.

Researchers should also note that the schedule for the reorganization
project may be subject to change, and updates will be posted at the
Museum's web site <http://www.philamuseum.org>.  We apologize for any
inconvenience that this short-term closure may cause, and thank you for
your patience during this transitional period for the PMA Archives.

For further information about this temporary closure, please feel free
to contact Susan Anderson (see below for contact information).

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Susan K. Anderson, Archivist
Philadelphia Museum of Art
P.O. Box 7646
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA  19101-7646

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