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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1949-1964
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42.9 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 50
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document part of the secretarial administration of Alexander Wetmore and the whole of Leonard Carmichael's tenure. During this period the Smithsonian's capacity to carry out research in its traditional scientific disciplines was substantially strengthened. At the same time the Institution was able to invest much more effort ...
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Wetmore, Alexander, 1886- interviewee
- Dates:
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1974
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2 audiotapes (reference copies). 4 digital .mp3 files (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9504
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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1972-1984
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201.4 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 613
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records concern the operation of the Office of the Secretary from 1972 to the end of S. Dillon Ripley's tenure as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document the Smithsonian's on-going operations -- internal, with other government Offices and departments, and with foundations, universities, and other outside organizat...
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National Portrait Gallery, Office of Exhibitions
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circa 1968-1976
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3.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 361
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records in this record unit document the exhibition research and activities of the National Portrait Gallery and its Office of Exhibitions. Particularly well represented are exhibitions mounted between 1974 and 1976, with materials documenting research and publications on numerous artists, paintings, prints, broadsides, books, documents and ...
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National Zoological Park, Office of the Director
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circa 1920-1984
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13 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 326
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records provide primary documentation of Theodore H. Reed's twenty-seven year career as Director of the National Zoological Park (NZP). Also included are a few records created during his tenure as Senior Advisor, 1983-1984. A small amount of material was created by Reed's predecessor, William M. Mann. Included are materials concerning ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Traveling Exhibition Service
- Dates:
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1950-1962
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3.4 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 316
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1865-1891
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8.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 33
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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- Dates:
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1930s
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0.3 linear meter.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7468
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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circa 1873-1946 and undated
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5.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7364
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection consists primarily of papers documenting the professional career and personal life of Edward William Nelson. A smaller amount of material was created by Edward Alphonso Goldman and relates to both professional and private matters. Apparently, Goldman assumed control of Nelson's papers after the latter's death, probably for...
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Rafinesque, C. S, (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840
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1815-1834 and undated
- Size:
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0.1 linear meter.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7250
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.