This file contains correspondence related to issues stemming from Proposition 13 and includes procedures for closing the research library in event of permanent museum closure due to Proposition 13.

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13.

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13, and includes a position statement on curatorial priorities, meeting notes, budget reduction plans, financing plans, budget proposals, newspaper clippings, a statement by director Giles W. Mead, and proposals for cutting the Education and Exhibition divisions.

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13, and includes an agreement between Los Angeles County and the Museum Foundation, Board of Governor meeting notes, public budget hearing notes, and a proposal to lease the Museum to the Natural History Museum Foundation

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13, and includes staff meeting notes, Board meeting notes, and alternative budget plans.

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13 and includes proposals for program and staff reductions, financing plans, contingency plans, recommended cuts, CETA position summaries, and alternative financing plans.

This file contains correspondence regarding Proposition 13 and includes questionnaires and implementation plans for the 1978-1979 budget.

This series contains materials related to the passing of Proposition 13, also known as the Jarvis-Gann Initiative, in 1978.

This series contains correspondence, legislation, contingency plans, and other materials related to the passing of Proposition 13 (Jarvis-Gann Initiative).

This file contains correspondence, newspaper articles, position statements, and meeting notes regarding emergency planning in response to the passing of Proposition 13. Includes letters to Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, Board of Governors meeting notes, budget proposals, emergency contract and lease information, and information regarding the reorganization of the Museum.