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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Exhibition Records, 2009-2012
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA14-162
- Creators:
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National Postal Museum
- Dates:
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2009-2012
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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1.69 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 16x20 box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the planning, design, and fundraising for the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery at the National Postal Museum (NPM). Named for its primary benefactor, the Gallery is the world's largest gallery dedicated to philately. The 12,000 square feet of gallery space is divided into six thematic areas, highlighting items from the museum's collections and includes interactive displays. Also included is a brochure for the first exhibition within the gallery, Favorite Finds. Materials include a request for proposal; planning, concept, and schematic documents and drawings; floor plans; opening day materials; auction catalogs; and brochures.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-162, National Postal Museum, Exhibition Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2029; Transferring office; 09/25/2013 memorandum, Toda to O'Donnell; Contact reference staff for details.
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Gross, William H. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Favorite Finds (Exhibition) (2013-2014: Washington, D.C.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Stamp collecting | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Fund raising | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum exhibits | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Postal museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Books | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Brochures | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Architectural drawings | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Floor plans | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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