Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1973-1979

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0500
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Symposia and Seminars
Dates:
1973-1979
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
The records, kept by Wilton S. Dillon, consist of correspondence, memoranda, background research material, invitations, brochures, resumes, photographs, grant information, publication contracts, symposia schedules, and other administrative records for the following events: the Nature of Scientific Discovery symposium celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Copernicus, the Outlook for Space symposium, the United States in the World symposium, the Kin and Community: the Peopling of America symposium, and a number of activities celebrating the centennial of the birth of Albert Einstein.

Historical Note

Historical Note
During the period 1973 to 1979, Wilton S. Dillon was director of the Office of Symposia and Seminars.

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 500, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Symposia and Seminars, Records

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Keywords

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Dillon, Wilton S., 1923- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Copernicus Symposium Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Kin and Communities: The Peopling of America (Symposium) (1976-1977: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Nature of Scientific Discovery (Symposium) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Outlook for Space (Symposium) (1974-1975: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States in the World (Symposium) (1976: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Interdisciplinary approach in education Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Congresses and conventions Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museums -- Educational aspects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Black-and-white photographs Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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