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Smithsonian Institution Archives
News Releases, 1958-1990
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0370
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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1958-1990
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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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
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 370, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, News Releases
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SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Smithsonian Institution -- Administration | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Museum Service | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Press releases | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Public relations | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Publicity | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museum exhibits | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Lectures and lecturing | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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