Hazardous Waste Records
This accession consists of records that document the identification, storage, use, removal and disposal of hazardous waste throughout the Smithsonian Institution. An outside vendor conducts removal and disposal of hazardous waste. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, Coordinator's meeting minutes, vendor records, transportation manifests, and financial records.
Administrative Files
These records consist of administrative files. The files contain internal and external memorandum and correspondence concerning grounds and greenhouse maintenance, most of which contain horticulture services. There is correspondence from the Blair House, the National Park Service, the Festival of American Folklife, and the Garden Club of America/Archives of …
National Congress of American Indians records
bulk 1944-1989
The National Congress of American Indian (NCAI), founded in 1944, is the oldest nation-wide American Indian advocacy organization in the United States. The NCAI records document the organization's work, particularly that of its office in Washington, DC, and the wide variety of issues faced by American Indians in the twentieth century. The collection is located in the Cultural Resource Center of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Departmental Records
This collection consists of the central files maintained by the Department of Entomology primarily during the tenures of Chairmen Wayne N. Mathis (1981-1987), Ronald J. McGinley (1987-1992), Jonathan A. Coddington (1992-1997), and Robert K. Robbins (1997-2000). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, news clippings, reports, photographs, and floor plans. Some records are in electronic format.
Administrative Records
This accession consists of records documenting administrative activities at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, especially the budget process and management of facility and other special projects. Materials include budgets, reports, correspondence, memoranda, proposals, spending plans, design documents, architectural drawings, and related materials. Some materials were created within the Department …
Administrative Files
These records document the administrative activities of the Office of Plant Service (OPlantS), Horticulture Services Division. Materials include correspondence and memoranda pertaining to greenhouse construction; Smithsonian grounds maintenance; outgoing loans, grants, and gifts; slide collections; contracts with private companies and individuals; docent and internship assignments; special events in the Haupt …
Budget Records
This accession includes the working files of Elizabeth E. Greene, former Administrative Officer, 1986-1989; Assistant Director for Finance and Personnel, 1990; and Assistant Director for Administration, 1991-1993; at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include correspondence and memoranda pertaining to asbestos removal at NMAH, grant proposals, Congressional appropriation hearings, the research …
Disaster Preparedness Records
This accession consists of the records of Priscilla A. Terry, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, documenting disaster preparedness for Smithsonian museums, offices, and facilities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; disaster preparedness response plans and procedures; training and staff orientation meeting information; and emergency organizational flow charts.
Project Files
This accession consists of project files for various renovation and construction projects within Smithsonian Institution buildings. Box 20 contains microfilms and microfiches of documents, and of 1165 blueprints and architectural drawings. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building, Museum Support Center, Arthur M …
National Zoological Park Offices, Officials and Programs Files
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 proposals and reports, collections management files, policy development records …
