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Archive

Catalogue reference: TG 16

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This record is about the Archive dating from 1967-.

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Reference
TG 16
Title
Archive
Date
1967-
Description

Policy and strategy documentation; acquisition case files and loans documentation; copyright documentation; conservation strategies and treatments. Other sub-series will be added as the range of activities increases

Of particular interest to artists, archivists with an interest in the development of archive collections and students and researchers interested in the History of Tate. The archives acquisitions sub-series is expected to be particularly popular

Archive catalogue page is available via the Tate website

Note

Appraisal information: File by file review. Historical development of the archive together with other information which must be retained for continued business use i.e. archive acquisition records

Held by
Tate Gallery Archive
Former department reference
Former reference (Department): LA, 31, 36
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
Tate Gallery Archive, (1970-)
Physical description
file(s)
Access conditions

Access conditions: No records held at The National Archives in this departmental code

Immediate source of acquisition
Custodial history: Once first review is completed the records are transferred directly to the Gallery Records store at Millbank in London
Administrative / biographical background

The Archive of British Art was established in 1970 although the gallery had begun to keeping records of artists, art dealers and art societies since 1957

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/0f7648b8-c372-4693-b53f-8e1f18e23c18/

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This record is held at Tate Gallery Archive

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Archive