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The Bradley Brooks Papers, 1914-2008, contains records during Brooks' time working at the Indianapolis Museum of Art as the Director of Historic Properties between 2006 and 2015. While some of the records were created by Brooks himself, many of the records he collected as background information used within educational binders to aid in projects and serve as resources. Most of the records pertain to the historical houses under Brooks' care, including the Lilly House, the Miller House, and multiple other historical sites. Researchers will find information regarding the architects and oral interviews pertaining to the histories of the sites of value.

The Herron-Museum Alliance Records, 1964-1980, contains records regarding the Herron-Museum Alliance, post its creation in 1958. The collection is comprised of records produced and collected by staff. It documents the actions, initiatives, and operations of organization. The files that were originally foldered together but rehoused into new folders to assist in their preservation. Researchers will find information regarding publicity efforts and museum building plans of interest. More information regarding the Herron-Museum Alliance can be found within the IUPUI (Indiana-University-Purdue-University-Indianapolis) archives and specials collections.

The Lilly House Records, 1967-2005, contains records regarding the Lilly House, primarily since its donation to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1967. A large portion of the collection consists of the file folders of paper documents. While there is a Photos and Media series, photos are also located in other series where they are relevant. The collection is comprised of records produced and collected by staff. It documents the history of the Lilly House. Many of the files were originally in binders and were kept in their original order. Researchers will find information regarding the families who lived there, the architects, building/restoration documents of value. More information regarding the Lilly House, the families that have lived there, and the architects who constructed it, can be found in the Bradley Brooks Collection (HIS 002).

The Trustee Records, 1944-2007, contains records regarding the trustees of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. The earlier records, prior to the name change in 1969, refer to the John Herron Art Institute. However, a majority of the records in this collection were created after 1975. Records within this collection include correspondence, memorandums, gift agreements, deeds, and obituaries. The arrangement is alphabetical by last name. There are multiple types of trustees represented in these records, including but not limited to, life, testamentary life, sustaining life, at large, elected, honorary, and representative trustees. Note that many of the women listed were originally listed under their husbands’ names and the documents will reflect this. Research was conducted and the names were changed within the finding aid to ensure that the female trustees received credit for their contributions.

The Wilbur David Peat Papers, 1924-1972, undated, contains records regarding the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields while under the directorship of Wilbur Peat after he took over as director from acting director Anna Hasselman. The collection contains records primarily sourced from the director’s office. It documents the administrative actions of the institution from the director level. Note that administration reorganization has taken place since these records were created. Many of the earlier papers in this collection were not originally housed in the director’s office due to the administrative setup of the institution at the time.
It is important to note that this collection extends past both Wilbur Peats's life and his final year as director in 1966. Isabel Martin, executive assistant to the director, started in 1967 and continued/finished many of the projects started under director Peat. Martin also compiled and added context to these files prior to their addition to the archives.
The series are organized by subject, but the individual files are in original order with no further arrangement. Due to Peat’s involvement with education and community, researchers will find information regarding correspondence and education of value.

The William Henry Fox Papers, 1884-1940, undated, contains records regarding the John Herron Art Institute while under the directorship of Fox after he took over from the unofficial first director of the museum, Anna Turrell. The collection contains records such as correspondence, financial reports, and acquisition data primarily sourced from the director’s office. It documents the early administrative actions of the institution. Note that administration reorganization has taken place since these records were created. Some current directorial responsibilities were being handled by various boards and can be found within the Boards and Committees Records collection (ADV 003). The collection is organized by subject, but the individual files are in original order with no further arrangement. The bulk of dates fall between 1902 and 1912. Researchers will find information regarding early correspondence and history of value.