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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Chairmen's Records, circa 1968-1972
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0511
- Creators:
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National Museum of History and Technology. Steering Committee for the History of Science and Technology
- Dates:
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circa 1968-1972
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records include correspondence and memoranda of the Chairmen, research appointment contracts, minutes of meetings, budgetary information, and research program announcements.
Historical Note
Historical Note
In 1968 a Steering Committee for the History of Science and Technology was organized in the Museum of History and Technology (MHT). MHT was renamed the National Museum of History and Technology (NMHT) in 1969. Nathan Reingold and Bernard S. Finn served as Chairmen. The Committee reviewed and appointed graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and Ph.D. candidates to research programs in science and technology at the Museum. It also sponsored history of science and technology lectures, symposia, and colloquia at the Museum.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 511, National Museum of History and Technology. Steering Committee for the History of Science and Technology, Chairmen's Records
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Reingold, Nathan, 1927- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Finn, Bernard S., 1932- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Technology -- History | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Science -- History | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Museums -- Educational aspects | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Research | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Historical museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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