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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Special Events Records, 1980-1991
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA93-126
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1980-1991
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the planning and execution of receptions and other special events relating to exhibit openings and honored guests in the Natural History Building. Included are memoranda and correspondence, guest lists, caterer's menus, sample invitations, press sheets, itineraries, and photographs of the events. Materials also include forms requesting facilities and services for the events. Directors represented in these records include Richard S. Fiske, Director, 1980-1985; James C. Tyler, Acting Director, 1985, 1988; Robert S. Hoffmann, Director, 1985-1988; and Frank Talbot, Director, 1988-1994.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 93-126, National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director, Special Events Records
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Fiske, Richard S. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Tyler, James C., 1935- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hoffmann, Robert S. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Talbot, Frank | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Natural history museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Natural history museum directors | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Brochures | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Clippings | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Black-and-white photographs | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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