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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.

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 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 Robert A. Yassin Papers, 1963-1991, undated, contains records regarding the Indianapolis Museum of Art after Yassin took over as director from Carl Weinhardt. The collection contains records primarily sourced from the director’s office and documents the administrative actions of the institution from the director level. The collection is organized by subject, but the individual files are in original order with no further arrangement. Due to Yassin’s involvement with other organizations, researchers will find correspondence of value. Not all records fall within Yassin’s time as director. The records from before 1975 are copies, references, or continuations of projects started by past directors that were used or continued by Yassin. The records from after 1990 refer to what would have been at the time, future endeavors, predictions, plans, and aspirations that were started or conducted under or by Yassin.

The Membership Records, 1903-1988 contains records related to membership to the Art Association, and all of its various iterations. Note there are gaps in records between 1911 and 1940, 1959 and 1967, and 1969 and 1981. Records within this collection are primarily member lists, membership cards, and correspondence.

The Maxwell Anderson papers, 2000-2010, contain records regarding the Indianapolis Museum of Art after Anderson officially took over as director from Anthony Hirschel. The collection contains records primarily sourced from the director’s office and documents the administrative actions of the institution from the director level. The collection is organized by subject, but the individual files are in original order with no further arrangement. Due to Anderson’s involvement with the surrounding community, researchers will find information regarding Crown Hill of value. Not all records fall within Anderson’s time as director. The collection contains records regarding Lawrence O’Conner who served as interim director between Hirschel and Anderson. There are also copies, references, or continuations of projects started by past directors that were used by Anderson.

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).

This collection is comprised of architectural drawings of the buildings and grounds of the John Herron Art Museum (Vonnegut & Bohn, 1906) and the John Herron Art School (Paul Philippe Cret, 1929), including additions and upgrades made to those buildings and grounds through the 1960s. Drawings include elevations, sections, lighting, electrical, landscape, and floor plans in the form of blueprints and architectural drawings on drafting paper. Primary creators of these drawings are the architects Bernard Vonnegut, Arthur Bohn, Paul Philippe Cret, Foltz, Osler & Thompson, and Lawrence V. Sheridan.

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 Conservation Records, 1970-2005, contains records regarding the conservation department of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. A large portion of the collection consists of file folders of paper documents and photographs related to conservation efforts involving both art and historical preservation. The collection is comprised of records produced and collected by staff, including Claire Hoevel and Martin J. Radecki. Many of the records were originally housed in binders. When transferred to folders, these records were kept in their original order. Researchers will find information regarding forgery investigations and the GSA Federal Courthouse Murals of value.