Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1983-1985, with related records from 1975

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0388
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Educational Research
Dates:
1983-1985, with related records from 1975
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Repository:
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

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Notes

SI Records


Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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

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