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National Air and Space Museum Archives
NASA Headquarters Color Transparencies Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0695
- Creators:
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Dates:
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bulk 1958-1986
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3.5 Cubic feet(14 containers)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists 3.5 cubic feet of color transparencies from the NASA HQ photography series; this series consists of a 'best of' selection of photography from the NASA research centers and facilities across the United States; they are not inclusive of any one project, although the Apollo Program is well-represented, nor do they represent the only 'official' images.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Office of Public Affairs for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters (NASA HQ) is located in Washington, DC. The Office of Public Affairs's mission is to provide for the widest practiable and appropriate dissemination of information relating to NASA activities and results to the media and general public office. Over the years, their outreach has included providing photography to the public.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
NASA, Gift, Unknown
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access.
Preferred Citation
NASA Headquarters Color Transparencies Collection, Accession XXXX-0695, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Keywords
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Astronautics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Apollo Project | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Space flight | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Color transparencies | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Air and Space Museum Archives
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