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James Smithson Society
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circa 1977-1991
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 92-071
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the activities of the James Smithson Society (JSS), which was once under the Smithsonian Associates Development Program. Since 1990 the James Smithson Society has been part of the contributing membership office of the Smithsonian National Associate Program. Materials consist of history files, ...
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James Smithson Collection
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Smithson, James, 1765-1829
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1796-1951, circa 1974, 1981-1983
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5.37 cu. ft. (8 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7000
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The James Smithson Collection lacks a great deal of his original papers. Richard Rush brought Smithson's personal effects to the United States in 1838, along with the proceeds from his estate. A fire in the Smithsonian building in 1865 destroyed many of the manuscripts originally acquired by the Institution. Correspondence among individuals ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
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1964-1966
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7.72 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 142
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
In 1965 the Smithsonian observed the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founding benefactor, James Smithson. These records document planning for that event.
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National Museum of History and Technology. Division of Physical Sciences
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1956-1976
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3.5 cu. ft. (7 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 293
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of public inquiries about scientific instruments; layout plans, scripts, and photographs for exhibitions; proposals for the Hall of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy in MHT; general correspondence with domestic and foreign science museums, universities, manufacturers and collectors of scientific instruments, and profess...
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Rhees, William Jones, 1830-1907
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circa 1878-1907
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25.72 cu. ft. (50 document boxes) (2 5x8 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7081
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The William J. Rhees Collection consists of the remains of his Manuscript and Newspaper Scrap portfolio files. The dates of the material indicate that Rhees was collecting these papers from the beginning of his tenure at the Smithsonian, but the files were not organized until 1891 when he was appointed keeper of the Archives. The collection ...
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National Portrait Gallery. Administrative Office
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1972, 1984-1999
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-118
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the activities of the Administrative Office of the National Portrait Gallery. Topics include finance, procurement, and grant management. Records were created and maintained by Barbara A. Hart, Associate Director of Administration, and Carolyn Kinder Carr, Deputy Director. Boxes 1-2 are arranged...
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National Institute
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1839-1863 and undated
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11.43 cu. ft. (21 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (1 12 x 17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7058
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection consists of records, mostly 1840-1844, concerning the founding and operation of the National Institute by Joel Roberts Poinsett, Peter Force, John James Abert, Francis Markoe, Jr., and others, particularly efforts to obtain federal subsidies, to collect specimens of natural history and manufactures, to provide space for housing...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Public Service
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circa 1986-1990
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-149
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document activities of the former Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Service, which was renamed the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service in 1992, and the Office of the Assistant Provost for Education and Cultural Programs in 1994. Included is correspondence an...
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Watkins, C. Malcolm
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1935-1979 and undated
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3.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7322
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Washburn, Wilcomb E
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1956-1997
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23.19 cu. ft. (22 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-093
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers document aspects of the personal life and career of Wilcomb E. Washburn (WEW) and were removed from his home after his death. The largest single group of papers deals with Washburn's membership in various organizations and societies. There is also substantial information on a projected biography of James Smithson. The papers ...