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Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office
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1963-1974
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 141
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Contracting Officer is authorized to negotiate federal and private grants and contracts for the Smithsonian, and the records contain information on formulation and administration of contracts that is especially useful for information about research conducted by Smithsonian Institution staff. These records include copies of grants and ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office
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1961-1966
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8.5 cu. ft. (17 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 168
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of correspondence, memoranda, contracts, bids and invitations, proposals, reports and related materials maintained by the Contracts Office concerning Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects, especially Project Celescope. Of special interest are materials documenting contracts with Electro-Mechanical ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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1987-1996
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30.5 cu. ft. (30 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-122
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of proposals, grants, and contracts for scholarly studies conducted by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other Federal agencies. Materials include correspondence, grant proposals and supplements, contracts and modifications, progress reports,...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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1956-1984
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36.5 cu. ft. (36 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 522
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the administration of contracts and grants supporting the Satellite Tracking Program, Project Celescope, the Meteor Research Program, and the Gravitational Redshift Space Probe Experiment. Also included are files documenting other contracts and grants, mostly with the National Aeronautics and Space Administrati...
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Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office
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1962-1979
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29 cu. ft. (29 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 295
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records contain proposals and drafts of contracts and grants, correspondence concerning their acceptance and implementation, budget information, reports about grant-sponsored activities, and information concerning the administration of the Office and the authority of the Contracting Officer.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Department of Contracts, Grants and Property Management
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1957-2001
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29 cu. ft. (29 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-164
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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circa 1972-1974
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-152
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records primarily documenting procurement of equipment for the Mt. Hopkins Observatory. Materials include property inventories, property listings, excess property forms, punch cards, and related materials. The records were called the "Tougas File" by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Contracts and Procu...
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Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office
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1953-1990
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59.43 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 470
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records contain proposals and drafts of contracts and grants, correspondence concerning their acceptance and implementation, budget information, reports about grant-sponsored activities, and information concerning the administration of the Office and the authority of the Contracting Officer. Entries include the following information if ava...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Subcontracts and Procurement Department
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1991-1998
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-291
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, bids, architectural drawings, and correspondence with contractors, equipment makers, and vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Procurement Office
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1969-1984
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17 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 523
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administration of contracts and grants received by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the United States Air Force, and the United States Navy. They include correspondence and memoranda with contracting agencies, Smithsonian Institution o...
