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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Docent Program Records, 1974-2004
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA10-239
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach
- Dates:
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1974-2004
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the National Museum of Natural History's docent program. The docents in this program are responsible for helping visitors enjoy and explore the museum's exhibitions; assisting with school programs; delivering hands-on activities and programs; shaping visitors' experiences as a tour guide; and working within the Office of Education and Outreach. These records were created and maintained by Magdaline J. Schremp, Docent Coordinator, c. 1971-2007. Materials in this accession include policies and procedures; Docent Council meeting materials; docent directories; handbooks; brochures and other recruitment materials; docent comments on visitors; docent input on proposed exhibitions; and related materials.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-239, National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach, Docent Program Records
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Schremp, Magdaline J. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Docent Council | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museums -- Educational aspects | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museum docents | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Volunteer workers in museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Natural history museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museum visitors | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museum exhibits | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Books | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Brochures | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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