Herbert Friedmann collection

Collection

Identifier: NHM-ARC-0007

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed primarily of correspondence, as well as grant proposals, budget records, press releases, and photographs . The collection documents the activities of Director of the Los Angeles County Museum, Herbert Friedmann from 1961-1970 and incldues correspondence regarding Rancho La Brea, Museum job classifications, collections loans, and the "America's Black Heritage" exhibition.

Dates

1961-1972

Biographical / Historical

Herbert Friedmann (1900-1987), ornithologist and art historian, served as Director of the Los Angeles County Museum from 1961-1970.

Extent

0.41 Linear Feet (1 Full Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Herbert Friedmann collection documents the activities of Los Angeles County Museum Director Herbert Friedmann (1900-1987) from 1961-1970 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, grant proposals, budget records, press releases, and photographs and incldues correspondence regarding Rancho La Brea, Museum job classifications, collections loans, and the "America's Black Heritage" exhibition.

Arrangement

Arranged in six series:

Series 1. Budget and financial records, 1969. Series 2. Correspondence, 1961-1970. Series 3. Exhibitions, 1962-1970. Series 4. Grants, 1961-1971. Series 5. Hancock Park, 1964-1972. Series 6. Reports and meeting notes, 1961-1970.