Grant Records
This accession consists of records that document Atherton Seidell Fund grant activities and awards. During the years of these records, the endowment was subsequently administered by the Assistant Secretary for Research, the Assistant Provost for Science, and the Provost. The records consist of correspondence, Seidell Committee meeting minutes and recommendations …
Development Records
This accession consists of records documenting fundraising and research development at the National Zoological Park (NZP) through private and corporate donors, sponsorships, and grants during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials include correspondence, informational brochures and reports, grant proposals to Smithsonian and non-Smithsonian funding …
Financial Records
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Christen M. Wemmer documenting the budget, funding sources, grants, fellowships, and other financial matters. Materials consist of informational correspondence, memoranda, informational brochures, and related materials.
Subject Files
These records document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include the outgoing and incoming correspondence and memoranda of Roger G. Kennedy, Director, 1980-1992, and Douglas E. Evelyn, Deputy Director, 1980-1991; records pertaining to budgetary and administrative affairs of NMAH departments and divisions; collections management; museum shops …
NASM Files
These records provide documentation of the development of NASM as it built on the huge success of its 1976 opening. The emphasis of the museum's administration turned to revitalization of research efforts, professionalization of the staff, initiation of new projects and new exhibitions, an expanded program of publications, and plans to …
Curatorial Records
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Paul J. Spangler, curator at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). These records include correspondence, grants, loans, administrative records, research materials, manuscripts, specimen information, reference information, and materials related to his work with professional societies. Some material predates his association …
Grant Proposals
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Proposals found in this accession were made for grants administered by groups within the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other …
Correspondence
These records document the history of the Smithsonian from 1872-1927. Most of the records concern the tenure of Samuel P. Langley, the third Secretary, who served from 1887-1906. There is also some material dating from as early as 1866 to as late as 1927 in the collection. This record unit is the last to …
Director's Records
This accession consists of the records of directors Gretchen Gayle Ellsworth, Roberta W. Rubinoff, Catherine F. Harris and assistant director Elizabeth Veatch documenting administrative issues, program-related matters, and professional activities. Earlier records date back to when the Office of Fellowships and Internships was known as the Office of Fellowships, the …
Subject Files
These records document the tenure of Roger G. Kennedy, director, NMHT, 1979-1980, and director, NMAH, 1980-1992, as well as some of the work of Douglas E. Evelyn, deputy director. The records concern activities of the Office of the Director and the administration of NMAH. Of special note are records regarding the conclusion …
