Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, circa 1970-1985

Summary
Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0360
Creators:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Office of Public Affairs
Dates:
circa 1970-1985
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs.
Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.
Historical Note
Historical Note
In the early 1970s, the central Office of Public Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution handled public affairs and special events of the National Museum of History and Technology (NMHT). In 1972 Rebecca Bean left that office to become first Special Events Assistant and then Special Events Officer for the Office of Public Affairs of NMHT and served until 1975.
Bean was succeeded by Geraldine B. Sanderson as Special Events Officer, 1976-1977, with a change of title to Public Information Officer, 1978-1981. In October 1981, the name of the Museum changed to National Museum of American History (NMAH). In 1982 Mary W. Dyer was appointed Public Information Officer and reported to the Director, 1982-1983. In 1984 the Office of Public Affairs was placed under the Department of Public Programs, and Dyer continued to serve, 1984- .
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 360, National Museum of American History (U.S.), Office of Public Affairs, Records
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Keywords
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Dyer, Mary W. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clapp, Rebecca B. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sanderson, Geraldine E. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Doubleday Lecture Series Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Festival of American Folklife Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Repository Contact
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
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