Smithsonian Institution Archives

Event Files, 1997-2000

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA17-266
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Dates:
1997-2000
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of materials created by the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, under the direction of Richard Kurin, director, 1990-2009, during the development and planning of the "America's Millennium" program held to mark not only the new year, but the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the new millennium. The Smithsonian Institution, through the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the National Park Foundation, and the United States National Park Service, were directed to plan and execute projects and events for the program in conjunction with the White House Office. The White House Millennium Council, established by President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton through Executive Order 13072, created the America's Millennium program to celebrate America's historical and cultural legacy and stimulate fresh thinking about the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; press releases; clippings; maps; an event program; and other related materials.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-266, Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Event Files

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Kurin, Richard, 1950- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clinton, Bill, 1946- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clinton, Hillary Rodham Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States. National Park Service Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Park Foundation Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
White House Millennium Council (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
America's Millennium (1999-2000: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Special events Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Millennium celebrations (Year 2000) Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
New Year Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuscripts Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clippings Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Brochures Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Maps Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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