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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
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1958-1999
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40 cu. ft. (40 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-044
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the programs and activities of National Zoological Park (NZP) offices and departments during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, departmental reports, meeting minutes, planning files, research propo...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for History and Art
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1966-1980, with related records from 1961
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48 cu. ft. (48 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 281
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the tenure of Charles Blitzer as assistant secretary for History and Art from 1973 to 1979. There are also records pertaining to the Office of Education and Training, 1965-1968, which Blitzer had directed. The celebration of the bicentennial of the American Revolution was a major Smithsonian project from 1972 to 197...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for History and Art
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1962-1982
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44.54 cu. ft. (41 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (1 12x17 box) (2 16x20 boxes) (2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 337
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the work of Susan A. Hamilton as Bicentennial Coordinator, acting under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for History and Art. They also cover preliminary planning for Bicentennial programs carried out between 1968 and the creation of the Office in 1971. For a fuller record of such activities, researchers should ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
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1983-1992
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-011
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document planning for symposiums, with earlier records dating back to the Office of Symposia and Seminars. Materials include the correspondence of Wilton Dillon, Director, 1987-1988, and Chair, 1989; Carla M. Borden, Associate Director, 1987, Acting Director, 1988, and Senior Program Specialist, 19...
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National Museum of Natural History 100th Anniversary Oral History Interviews
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National Museum of Natural History
- Dates:
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2009-2011
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15 digital audio files; 42 digital video files
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9622
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) 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. Progra...
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Ford, Gordon Lester, 1823-1891
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1828-1889
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3,500 Items ((on 6 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fordgord
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, business records and printed material primarily relating to activities of the Brooklyn Art Association.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Symposia and Seminars
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1973-1979
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 500
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records, kept by Wilton S. Dillon, consist of correspondence, memoranda, background research material, invitations, brochures, resumes, photographs, grant information, publication contracts, symposia schedules, and other administrative records for the following events: the Nature of Scientific Discovery symposium celebrating the 500th anni...
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Cooper-Hewitt Museum
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987
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1841-1988
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46 Cubic feet (123 boxes and 150 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0519
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Memorabilia of fairs and World's Fairs throughout history, both in the United States and abroad, including photographs, stereographs, panoramas and slides; printed materials; postcards; sheet music; philatelic material; stationery and greeting cards; menus and food service items; posters; shopping bags; motion picture films; and other items.
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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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1851-1965
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9.09 Cubic feet (consisting of 17.5 boxes, 1 folder, 19 oversize folders, 12 map case folders, 3 flat boxes (1 full, 2 partial), plus digital images of some collection material.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.World
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: World Expositions forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. Office of the Director
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1973-1984
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13.5 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 627
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document many aspects of the management and functions of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program (RAP). Administrative records include budget files and documentation of registration, travel, security, and parking issues. Program records contain files on symposia, seminars, receptions, classes, and performances offered by ...
