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National Museum of History and Technology. Department of History of Technology
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1932-1980
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5.5 cu. ft. (11 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T90006
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence and memoranda concerning the administration and activities of the Department. Also included are invoices, curatorial papers, and administrative records. Some materials date to when the museum was known as the Museum of History and Technology and from before the creation of the museum when it was p...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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1963-2009
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-096
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes the correspondence of Warren M. Robbins, Director, 1979-1983; Sylvia H. Williams, Director, 1983-1996; Roslyn A. Walker, Director, 1997-2002; and Sharon F. Patton, Director, 2003-2008. The records consist of correspondence with museums, educational institutions, professional societies, corporations, foundations, an...
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National Museum of American History. Division of Information Technology and Society
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1942-2001
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-276
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the planning, development, and installation of Science in American Life, a major permanent exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). This exhibition demonstrates how science has changed the way Americans have lived over the past 125 years. Opening on April 27, 1994, Sci...
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National Museum of Natural History. Assistant Director for Exhibits
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circa 1984-1993
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-019
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Lawrence O'Reilly was appointed Associate Director for Exhibits in 1984 and was placed in charge of the planning and production of exhibitions at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). The position of Associate Director for Exhibits was abolished in 1994. This accession consists of records documenting the planning for and production ...
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National Collection of Fine Arts. Office of Exhibition and Design
- Dates:
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1964-1978
- Size:
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 448
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of correspondence, photographs, and slides which document the design and installation of exhibitions at the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA) and the Renwick Gallery. Of special interest are records concerning the Patent Office Building (POB) Opening, 1968 and the exhibition America as Art, 1976. The records al...
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Freer Gallery of Art
- Dates:
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1914, 1923-1942
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10.69 cu. ft. (19 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-051
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the joint expedition made by the Freer Gallery of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from February 20, 1923 to August 6, 1927, and also the Freer Gallery of Art sponsored expedition from November 16, 1929 to April 11, 1934. Both expeditions were led by Carl Whiting Bishop, Associate Cur...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Special Assistant to the Secretary for Fine Arts
- Dates:
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1965
- Size:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 441
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily consist of form letters answering Beggs' survey. Other records pertaining to this collection such as charters and annual reports have been dispersed in the National Museum of American Art and Portrait Gallery Library.
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National Museum of American History. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
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circa 1955-1985
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-116
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document research, exhibition planning, and collecting activities of the Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering for the Hall of Civil Engineering and the Hall of Heavy Machinery in the National Museum of American History. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Robert M. Vogel, Assistant Curator, 1958-1960, ...
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Office of Public Programs
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1986-1998
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-079
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of program files created and maintained by the Assistant Director for Public Programs, Susan Yelavich. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, informational brochures, meeting minutes, mission statements, and departmental reports regarding Cooper-Hewitt program development, research, planning, ...
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Medical Sciences, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Division of Medical Sciences, NMAH
- Dates:
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1938-1974
- Size:
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36 Cubic feet (81 Films, 16mm)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0222
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Films vary in subject, production source, and intended audience. Includes both silent and sound black-and-white, and color films with sound.