Records
This accession consists of records documenting the functions of the Office of the Treasurer as they relate to a variety of topics/subjects discussed or acted upon during the date span of the records.
Productions
Smithsonian Networks is a joint venture between Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution. It was formed to create channels featuring programs largely inspired by the assets of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. Smithsonian Channel features award-winning original documentaries, series and ground-breaking programs highlighting America's historical …
Correspondence
This accession consists of scientific correspondence and letters to and from the public received and written by Director Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000, with some material dating to the tenure of Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983.
Administrative Records
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small during his sixth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; meeting schedules and …
Collected Manuscripts, Correspondence, Drawings, Photographs, and Notes on Invertebrate Zoology
This collection consists of field notes; drawings and sketches; photographs; manuscripts; research notes; and specimen lists relating to invertebrate zoology, especially crustacea. Also included is a small amount of correspondence of Wesley Roswell Coe, 1950-1951, and Harriett Richardson, 1906-1914. Of special interest are photographs of the United States Fish Commission's laboratories at …
Helena M. Weiss Oral History Interviews
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program …
Records
This accession consists of materials documenting the history of the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) and its activities in support of the National Zoological Park (NZP) and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI). As a nonprofit partner of NZP and SCBI, FONZ raises funds for mission support, manages a …
Program Records
This accession consists of records that document the work of the Biodiversity Program. They include information on funded or sponsored symposia, conferences, and workshops, as well as grant and fellowship proposals during the tenure of Director Don E. Wilson. Materials include correspondence, minutes of meetings, memoranda, brochures, news clippings, and …
Ursula B. Marvin Papers
These papers document Ursula Marvin's professional career and personal life. Materials include correspondence with friends, family and colleagues; biographical information about Marvin; detailed dairy-like journals of her work and travels; and photographs and slides of her family, work, lectures, and travels. Of special note are journals detailing her trips to …
Research Records
This accession consists of the flag subject files of Rear Admiral William Rea Furlong, which were used by Dr. Harold D. Langley, Curator of Naval History, in editing a book on the history of the United States flag begun by Admiral Furlong and Commodore Byron McCandless in October 1962. The files …