GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Donations Research, Reference, and Public Services Information Introduction The Museum is committed to preserving its archives, i.e.: non-current records created by the museum, its individual affiliates, and other related entities that are of continuing archival value and which include: documentation relating to: artifact (ethnological and archaeological) and biological collections; to field expeditions, museum activities such as departmental functions; and, the papers of individuals and organizations associated with the museum, Harvard, and the field of anthropology in general. The archivist also mediates research access to the museum accession files which include documentation provided by donors and initial research compiled during accessioning and cataloging; correspondence associated with collections; and deeds of gift . Additional research notes and/or correspondence, and label copy associated with particular accessions may be appended to the accession files as appropriate. Some materials, such as deeds of gift, may be closed to researchers for reasons of privacy. All efforts are made to make as much information as possible available to researchers. The Peabody Museum's archivist is the first person to hold that position full time. Consequently, much of the archival collections are not yet processed. Please bear with us as we progress toward better intellectual and physical access. The archivist adheres to the ethics of the Society of American Archivists, of which she is an active member. Donations The PM Archives also welcomes donations of archival material relating to the museum's foci and past curators and curatorial specialities, as well as material relating to anthropology and anthropological history in general. Please email or telephone (see above) the archivist regarding any potential donations of archival materials.
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