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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1949-1964
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42.9 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 50
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document part of the secretarial administration of Alexander Wetmore and the whole of Leonard Carmichael's tenure. During this period the Smithsonian's capacity to carry out research in its traditional scientific disciplines was substantially strengthened. At the same time the Institution was able to invest much more effort ...
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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2012-2015
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-031
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of four Tumblr blogs maintained by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) as they existed on September 21, 2015, shortly before being closed. The "Ai Weiwei: According to What?" account was dedicated to the artist, his work, and the exhibition of the same name at HMSG. The blog was active between May and Dece...
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Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973
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1889-1973
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117.2 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (205 document boxes) (4 16x20 boxes) (2 3x5 boxes) (1 tall document box) (2 18x24 boxes) (3 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7005
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers consist mainly of records of the Astrophysical Observatory (also abbreviated APO) under the Directorship of Samuel P. Langley, Charles G. Abbot, and Loyal B. Aldrich.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1993-1996
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1 cu. ft. (2 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-184
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiotapes created during the production of a number of radio specials titled "American Roots" and a proposed radio program titled "American Routes." Both programs featured traditional and contemporary music from across the country and were hosted by Nicholas R. Spitzer. There were multiple "American Roots" specials ...
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Science Service
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1921-1974
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
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- Accession 06-134
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of photographs, captions, and press releases related to modern physics, with emphasis on atomic physics and accelerators. These files were originally part of the research files compiled by and for journalists who worked at Science Service from the 1920s through the 1960s. The informational "morgue" files were organize...
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Smithsonian Institution, Center for Museum Studies
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1987-1996
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-082
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of files of the visiting professional program; correspondence with professional and various experts in museum issues; memoranda; audience course outlines; workshop evaluations; and records pertaining to registration methods, photographic methods for museum personnel, museum security, fire, safety and health programs ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Radio and Geoastronomy Division
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1978-1983
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1.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 517
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were created primarily by Arthur Edward Lilley as head of the division. Basic administrative files include information on the Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation (NEROC) and its Haystack Observatory in Westfield, Massachusetts; international astronomical organizations; and projects of two investigators of the division, M...
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Lemelson Center
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2001-2003, 2006
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-130
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting programs and projects developed by the Lemelson Center. The first program included is: "Crossroads: Historical Perspectives on Topics Related to September 11," a monthly series of conversations with the public featuring scholars and other specialists on topics related to the events of September ...
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Duffy, Harry A.
Duffy, Duane A.
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1881-2005.
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4 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1162
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents the career of Harry Duffy, an appraiser and dealer in rare stringed instruments. Included are accounting records, correspondence, Duffy's files on certifications and appraisals, and articles and printed material.
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Mosher, Robert
- Dates:
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2003
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1203
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of nine black and white silver prints by Robert Mosher of monuments in Washington, DC and Arlington, Virginia with a focus on the visitors.