Smithsonian Institution Archives

Exhibition Records, 1978, 1986-2004

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA19-148
Creators:
National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division
Dates:
1978, 1986-2004
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Valerie Neal, Curator, pertaining to the design, development, execution, and installation of the exhibition "Where Next, Columbus?." The exhibition marked the quincentenary of Christopher Columbus's voyage and considers the possibilities for future space exploration. Some records date to when the department was known as the Department of Space History from (1987-1996), the Department of Space Science and Exploration (1980-1986), and the Department of Astronautics (1975-1980). Materials include correspondence, books, notes, proposals, memoranda, floor plans, agendas, drawings, newspaper clippings, negatives, fund raising materials, brochures, reports, scripts, charts, illustrations, photographs, slides, transparencies, and related materials.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 19-148, National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division, Exhibition Records

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Columbus, Christopher Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Department of Space Science and Exploration Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Department of Astronautics Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Department of Space History Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Where Next, Columbus? (Exhibition) (1992-2002: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Columbus Quincentenary, 1992-1993 Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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