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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Product and Contract Records, 1985-2008
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA09-079
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Business Ventures. Product Development and Licensing
- Dates:
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1985-2008
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records which document the processes of Product Development and Licensing at Smithsonian Business Ventures. The unit's primary function is to generate revenue for the Smithsonian Institution through the licensing and development of products related to collections within the Smithsonian museums. Some of these products include greeting cards, quilts, educational toys, books, home furnishings, and posters. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, color photographs, contracts, royalty files, and proofs. Some materials are in electronic format.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-079, Smithsonian Business Ventures, Product Development and Licensing, Product and Contract Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years. Any requests to access these records during the restriction period, including requests from the staff of Smithsonian Enterprises, must first receive permission, in writing, from the Director of Product Development and Licensing, until Jan-01-2024; Transferring office; 08/16/1994 memorandum, Johnstone to Watson; Contact reference staff for details.
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Notes
SI Records
Keywords
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Smithsonian Institution | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Product management | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
License agreements | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Contracts | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
New products | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Licensed products | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Compact discs | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Color photographs | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Electronic records | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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