Smithsonian Institution Archives

News Releases, 1958-1990

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0370
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
Dates:
1958-1990
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
News releases, also called press releases, have long been issued by the Smithsonian to communicate information to the public about Smithsonian events, important visitors, new exhibitions, lectures, and scholarly and administrative appointments. For earlier news releases, researchers should consult Record Unit 82. Some boxes have item lists, contact the SIA Reference Staff for further information (call 202-633-5870 or email OSIAREF@si.edu).

Historical Note

Historical Note
News releases were published by the Smithsonian Museum Service, 1958-1967. In 1968 the newly-established Office of Public Affairs assumed the responsibility. For an administrative history of the Smithsonian Museum Service, see Record Unit 405. For an administrative history of the Office of Public Affairs, see Record Unit 369.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 370, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, News Releases

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