Exhibition Records
This accession consists of records that document the research, planning, and execution of the exhibition 1876: A Centennial Exhibition at the Arts and Industries Building. The exhibition recreates the Philadelphia Exposition from 1876 and featured over 25,000 objects. These materials were maintained by Rodris Roth, Curator. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, papers, clippings …
Website Records
This accession consists of the Smithsonian Books website as it existed on February 16, 2016. Smithsonian Books publishes a select list of trade nonfiction and illustrated books covering topics on which the Smithsonian Institution is an authority, such as history; science and technology; space, aviation, and military; art; and signature illustrated books …
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Lawrence H. Walkinshaw Papers
This accession consists of photographs, correspondence, maps, and research records documenting Lawrence H. Walkinshaw's study of cranes.
John Croumbie Brown Manuscripts on Forestry
This accession consists of manuscripts and pamphlets on forestry in various European countries as well as Africa and Russia. John Croumbie Brown hoped to have the compiled manuscript published.
Storrs L. Olson Papers
This accession consists primarily of personal correspondence of Storrs L. Olson, an ornithologist with the National Museum of Natural History, Division of Birds.
Project Files
This accession is a continuation of Accession 91-082 and consists of project files documenting the renovation or improvement of facilities for the Smithsonian museums. These records include blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, correspondence (primarily with contractors), payroll sheets, estimates, progress and inspection reports, photographs, and construction requests for extensions. Buildings and museums …
Records
These records focus particularly on the planning and finance aspects of Smithsonian bureaus, offices, and programs, as well as subject files on special projects. Materials include budget submissions, Congressional hearings and justifications, allotments and allocations, apportionments, and reports.
Curatorial Correspondence
This accession consists of professional correspondence documenting Paul J. Spangler's work as a Curator in the Department of Entomology, National Museum of Natural History, his research on aquatic beetles, and professional activities. Materials also include Spangler's annual reports and career data.
Records
This accession includes some correspondence of Janet B. Stratton, Art Director in the Division of Performing Arts; graphic art designs for the Grand Centennial Puppet Show, featuring the Nicolo Marionettes (as part of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in the Arts and Industries Building); architectural drawings of the Smithsonian Puppet Theater, as …
Records
This accession consists of program and seminar files. Programs include: "The State and Social Investigation in Britain and the United States," "Collections and Culture: Museums and the Development of American Life and Thought," "Knowledge and Belief in America," and "Financing the American State."
