Smithsonian Institution Archives

Publications, 1959, 1973-2014

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA14-034
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Visitor Services
Dates:
1959, 1973-2014
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
8.69 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of publications and other materials created by the Office of Visitor Services for distribution to volunteers and to the public as well as signage for the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall and for the information and membership desks in the various museums. The office was known as the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) through the end of 2011. Records include forms, applications, brochures, flyers, reply cards, invitations, handbooks, photographs of signage, small signs, badges, greeting cards, bookmarks, floor plans, pamphlets, maps, press kits, newsletters, volunteer service pins, lanyards, and orientation videos. Supporting and administrative documentation is included with some publications, including correspondence, memoranda, original images, graphics, awards, blueprints, design files, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-034, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Visitor Services, Publications

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Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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The Castle and Beyond (Serial) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Guide to the Nation's Capital and the Smithsonian Institution (Serial) Title Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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