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Smithsonian Institution Archives
NASM Files, 1975-1976, 1981-1992, 1998-2006
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA09-251
- Creators:
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National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Deputy Director
- Dates:
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1975-1976, 1981-1992, 1998-2006
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Donald S. Lopez, Deputy Director, documenting the administration of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM). Lopez held various positions at the National Air and Space Museum beginning in 1972 and became Deputy Director in 1983. Lopez retired in 1990, but came back to the position of Deputy Director in 1996, a position which he held until his death in 2008. In between stints as Deputy Director, Lopez continued to be closely involved in the activities of the Office of the Director. The majority of the records document the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, development efforts, and NASM's National Board. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, agendas, meeting minutes, reports, information files, and related materials.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-251, National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Deputy Director, NASM Files
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2022; Transferring office; 4/21/1988 conversation between Glenn and Thomas; Contact reference staff for details.
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Lopez, Donald S., 1923-2008 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Office of the Director | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). National Board | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aeronautical museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum directors | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum buildings | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Fund raising | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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