Israel Museum

This material is held atNational Gallery Research Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 345 NGA3/3
  • Former Reference
    • GB 345 NG35/54-73
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1967-1972
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 19 files

Scope and Content

The Israel Museum was established in Jerusalem in 1965. Its collections include archaeology of the Holy Land, Judaica and fine art ranging from European Old Masters to contemporary art.

In April 1968 Hendy was appointed by UNESCO as an expert advisor to the Israel Museum. On completion of this mission, Hendy was employed by the Israel Museum as Advisor and Chairman of the Executive Committee until 1972.

This series includes Executive Committee minutes and related papers, correspondence and photographs

Arrangement

As the papers had no discernible original order they have been arranged in 5 sub-series:

1. Executive Committee Papers;

2. Administrative correspondence;

3. Miscellaneous Material;

4. Photographs;

5. Masterplan for the extension of the Israel Museum

Access Information

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