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National Zoological Park
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1887-1966
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147 cu. ft. (288 document boxes) (1 tall document box) (4 bound volumes) (71 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 74
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The earliest records concerning the National Zoological Park date from 1887. They were kept by the Office of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution until 1890, when they were transferred to Holt House, the Park's administrative headquarters. During the late 1960's the records were transferred to the custody of the Smithsonian Institution...
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Smithsonian Associates. Campus on the Mall
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1991-1996
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-144
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of audio and video recordings of Campus on the Mall programs.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of International Relations
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1964-1990
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-114
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records from the Office of International Relations and its predecessors, which document activities between the Smithsonian Institution and foreign nations in regard to scientific research, special projects, and exhibitions. The material consists of correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, and notes pertaining to th...
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology
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1856-1891, 1913, 1963, 1975, 1993-1994, 1999
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-122
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of sedimentology records of the Department of Paleobiology. Most of these materials are hydrographic sheets of sea bottom specimens created by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. Materials also include correspondence, scientific illustrations, and maps.
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Smithsonian Channel
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2007-2009
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1.25 cu. ft. (1.25 non-standard size boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-011
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of programs created for the Smithsonian Channel that cover a range of topics including aeronautics, astronautics, science, nature, and American culture and history. Series and programs include "Aerial America" "All Dolled Up;" "America Wild and Wacky;" "America's Greatest Monuments;" "America's Hangar;" "America's ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service
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1952-1981
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46.19 cu. ft. (91 document boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 290
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist primarily of exhibition files, 1952-1981, for shows no longer traveling. The exhibitions are developed and organized by SITES and produced by both the Smithsonian's Office of Exhibits Central and outside sources. Exhibition themes cover the fields of art, history, and science, as well as current events. Also included ...
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Smithsonian Resident Associate Program
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1985-1990
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 92-069
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of administrative records from the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program (RAP). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, brochures, clippings, and images.
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Smithsonian Associates
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1988-1997
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-067
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of master cassette audiotapes of programs presented by the various program offices within the Smithsonian Associates.
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National Museum of Natural History
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circa 1835-1974 and undated
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0.68 cu. ft. (1 half document box) (1 12x17 box) (1 folder oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7220
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of a small amount of notes, lists, and illustrations in the Archives, and a much larger quantity of field notes, catalogs, and records kept in the Division of Fishes, Cataloging Room.
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1971-1990
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79.5 cu. ft. (78 record storage boxes) (3 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 374
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the administration of the NMNH during the tenures of Kier, Fiske, and Hoffman. A small amount of files were created by Talbot, and Acting Directors James F. Mello, 1979, and James C. Tyler, 1985 and 1988. The records document the research, exhibition, and educational missions of the NMNH. They also document ...