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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany
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1961-1990
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-144
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of alphabetical correspondence maintained by Richard H. Eyde, Curator in the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany. Eyde's primary research centered on the identification and classification of dogwoods. Also included are lectures given by Eyde, photographs, and negatives.
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany
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circa 1947-1990, with related records from 1926
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 428
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the operation of the Department of Botany under Head Curators Ellsworth Paine Killip, 1947-1950, and Jason Richard Swallen, 1950-1964, and Chairmen William L. Stern, 1965-1967, Mason E. Hale, Jr., 1967-1970, Edward S. Ayensu, Dieter C. Wasshausen, Mark M. Littler, and Laurence E. Skog. Records created prior ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Moonwatch Division
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1956-1975
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 255
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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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National Museum of American History. Office of External Affairs
- Dates:
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2010-2012
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-195
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the benefit auction to create an endowment for the National Numismatics Collection (NNC) at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) to help preserve and provide access to the collection. In partnership with Heritage Auction Galleries, collectors were asked to donate coins and currency ...
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National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs
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1993-2004
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-098
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of James B. Gardner, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes documenting exhibition planning, donor policy, collections, external relations, fund raising, and professional activities; meeting agenda...
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National Museum of American History. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1979-1988, 1991-1993 and undated
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2.5 cu. ft. (5 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-136
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of Smithsonian News Service educational press releases, distributed by the Office of Public Affairs at the National Museum of American History. Materials also include 8x10 reprints of historic photographs that were published in the press releases, and negatives.
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National Museum of American History. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1980-1993
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-150
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of videotapes featuring news related stories about exhibitions, special events, and curatorial activities at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Some noteworthy videotapes include television interviews with Roger G. Kennedy, former Director of NMAH; coverage of opening events for the Duke Elli...
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National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs
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1994-2011
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-194
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the oversight and review process at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) in regards to exhibitions, public programs, symposia, websites, productions, and performances. In particular, the activities of the Exhibitions and Program Committee (EPC) which was created in 1996. The EPC ...
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National Museum of American History. National Numismatic Collection
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circa 1983-1996
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-061
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of research material created and compiled by Richard G. Doty in preparation for his book, "The Soho Mint & The Industrialization of Money." Published in 1998 by the National Museum of American History in association with Spink & Son and the British Numismatic Society, the book documents the lives and work of Matthe...
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National Museum of American History. Dwight D. Eisenhower Institute for Historical Research
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circa 1964-1984
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 377
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of a few files relating to NAFMAB, including some documents concerning its history, its project to raise the Union ship Tecumseh, and the later meetings of the Board. Most of the record unit consists of files of Pogue's activities, speeches, professional memberships, and relationships of the Institute with Smithsonian ...