James L. Powell collection

Collection

Identifier: NHM-ARC-0013

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed primarily of correspondence, as well as newspaper clippings, event flyers, and press releases. The collection documents the activities of Director of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, James L. Powell from 1994-2001 and incldues correspondence regarding NAGPRA and artifact repatriation, the George C. Page Museum, litigation, exhibitions development, and the Museum mission statement. The collection also documents the Museum closure on September 11, 2001, establishment of a sister museum in Ibaraki, Japan, and grand theft charges against former Deputy Director Mark Rodriguez.

Dates

1993-2001

Biographical / Historical

James L. Powell (1936- ), geologist, served as director of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, the George C. Page Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, and William S. Hart Museum from 1994-2001.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 full Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The James L. Powell collection documents the activities of Museum Director James L. Powell from 1994-2001 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, newspaper clippings, event flyers, and press releases incldues correspondence regarding NAGPRA and artifact repatriation, the George C. Page Museum, litigation, exhibitions development, and the Museum mission statement. The collection also documents the Museum closure on September 11, 2001, establishment of a sister museum in Ibaraki, Japan, and grand theft charges against former Deputy Director Mark Rodriguez.

Arrangement

Arranged in four series:

Series 1. Correspondence, 1993-2001. Series 2. Ephemera, 1996-1998. Series 3. Newsletters, 1998-2000. Series 4. Press releases, 1994-1995