This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and installation of "Information Age: People, Information, and Technology," a major exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), which traces the evolution of information-processing and communications technologies from the 1830s to the present. The ...
This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and installation of "American Encounters," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) commemorating the Columbus Quincentenary. The exhibition opened in 1992. The records primarily include the correspondence, memoranda, ...
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects and activities. Materials include proposals; quotations; and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
This accession consists of records that document research and collecting programs undertaken by the Marine Systems Laboratory (MSL) under the direction of Walter H. Adey. Materials include correspondence, email, grant proposals and progress reports, meeting minutes, subject files and a small number of photographs. Of special note are file...
This accession consists of records that document the activities of the Board of Regents Secretarial Search Committee during its search for the eleventh Secretary of the Smithsonian. Materials include correspondence and memoranda; research and background information; reports; press releases; meeting notes; and candidate recommendations.
This accession consists of curatorial correspondence and memoranda from the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Aeronautics Department, documenting the history of aeronautics, NASM exhibitions, and professional activities. Department correspondents include Samuel B. Fishbein, Museum Specialist; R. E. G. Davies, Curator of Air Transport; ...
This accession consists of records that document the activities of Tom D. Crouch as Chairman of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Department of Aeronautics, 1990- . The records include correspondence and memoranda documenting the Center for Aviation and Space History, departmental research support, aviation publications, and special ...
This accession consists of the correspondence of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) documenting scientific research, special conferences, annual meetings, SVP constitution and by-laws, and membership.
This accession consists of records that document major openings and receptions held at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), 1987-1989. Featured exhibitions and events include: Gerhard Richter Paintings (Opened 12/4/1988); DIRECTIONS - Walter Pichler: Works on Paper (10/26/1988 - 1/22/1989); WORKS - Krzysztof Wodiczko (10/25/1...
This accession consists of records that document exhibitions shown at the National Museum of American Art (NMAA) and the Renwick Gallery. Materials include correspondence, notes, memoranda, checklists, prospectuses, funding proposals, lists, newspaper clippings, grants, brochures, photographs, and press releases.