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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Subject Files, circa 1960-1986
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0348
- Creators:
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National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space Science and Exploration
- Dates:
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circa 1960-1986
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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22.5 cu. ft. (22 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of administrative files from the Department of Astronautics and the Department of Space Science and Exploration. Materials include correspondence, budget materials, exhibit scripts, annual reports, files of former curator Richard Hallion, correspondence of Durant concerning the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and administrative files of David H. DeVorkin as Chairman.
Historical Note
Historical Note
In 1980 Frederick C. Durant left the Smithsonian to pursue other interests. The Department of Astronautics was renamed the Department of Space Science and Exploration, and Paul A. Hanle became Acting Chairman. Hanle served as Chairman, 1981-1985, when David H. DeVorkin became Chairman, serving through 1986.
Administration
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 348, National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space Science and Exploration, Subject Files
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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DeVorkin, David H., 1944- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Durant, Frederick C., 1916- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hallion, Richard, 1948- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hanle, Paul A. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Department of Astronautics | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Aeronautical museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum exhibits | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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