It was only earlier Tuesday that the authority set up a collection trust and solidified its policies on acquisitions and donations.
That is why, every morning, backs were slapped and cheeks were air-kissed, introductions were made, A-list types were seated at their usual tables, things were discussed — mergers, acquisitions, candidacies, donations — and deals were agreed to.
There are administrative components as well; curators must make sure that any acquisitions or donations were collected legally, with proper permits.
Over the next few years, private donations fund acquisition of thousands of acres in Northern California.
One of their goals was to showcase the library's extensive holdings from donations and acquisitions from publishers, editors and fans.
A NATIONAL 'NAUTILUS' At an institution like the National Gallery of Art in Washington, acquisitions — purchases, gifts and donations — are generally aimed at filling gaps in the collections.
But in recent years it has made some ambitious acquisitions, received some important donations and has worked hard on a diverse array of shows.
The museum, which was founded in 1971 and began building a collection in 1986, is typically able to spend $10,000 to $50,000 a year for acquisitions, and it receives donations and bequests of work.
Many donations and acquisitions of property came early enough that the land was affordable.
The core of the Library's historical collections is based on a series of donations and acquisitions from the 18th century, known as the 'foundation collections'.
