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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Subject Files, 1958-1997
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA99-152
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1958-1997
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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28.5 cu. ft. (28 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), Office of the Director, concerning NMAH departments, divisions, exhibitions, and special events, primarily during fiscal years 1993-1994, although some records date back to when the museum was named the National Museum of History and Technology. Directors represented in these records include Frank A. Taylor (1958-1964), John Canfield Ewers (1964-1965), Robert P. Multhauf (1966-1968), Daniel J. Boorstin (1969-1973), Brooke Hindle (1974-1978), Roger G. Kennedy (1979-1992), and Spencer R. Crew (Acting Director, 1992-1994, Director, 1994-2001). This accession consists of records pertaining to the Star Spangled Banner Project, Latino Conference, and National Postal Museum; NMAH exhibition planning and research information for the various Halls; correspondence of the Director; and collections information.
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 99-152, National Museum of American History. Office of the Director, Subject Files
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