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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1983-1985, with related records from 1975
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0388
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Educational Research
- Dates:
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1983-1985, with related records from 1975
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records document the work of SOER during its two-year history. The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and printed materials concerning SOER educational programs, office administration, and relations with other Smithsonian bureaus and offices. Records predating the establishment of SOER in 1983 were created by Falk during his work as Associate Director for Education Programs, CBCES.
Historical Note
Historical Note
The Smithsonian Office of Educational Research (SOER) was established on October 1, 1983, to investigate and improve learning as it occurs outside the formal educational system. SOER reported to the Assistant Secretary for Science. John H. Falk, previously on the staff of the Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies (CBCES), was appointed Director. SOER was abolished on September 30, 1985.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 388, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Educational Research, Records
More Information
Notes
SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Falk, John H. (John Howard), 1948- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies. Associate Director for Education Programs | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Educational aspects | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Education -- Research | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution Archives
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