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Smithsonian Institution, Traveling Exhibition Service
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circa 1979-1995
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40 cu. ft. (40 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-161
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of files of Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) exhibitions. Varying amounts of material are included, such as itineraries, slides, news clippings, scripts, news releases, shipping documents, correspondence, photographs, lists, brochures, videotapes, audiotapes, etc. The same show may be documen...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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1964-1966
- Size:
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4.8 linear meters.
- 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. These records document planning for that event.
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Smithsonian Institution,Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
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1987-1993
- Size:
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-055
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were created by Neil Kotler as Special Assistant to the Director, Special Assistant, and Program Specialist of the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (OIS). They document Kotler's work on programs sponsored by OIS, particularly his coordination of four international colloquia on food, nutrition, and agriculture that were he...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach
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circa 1973-2015
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-289
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Margery Gordon, Education Specialist at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1984-2015, and at the National Museum of American Art (formerly the National Collection of Fine Arts), 1973-1984, documenting the development and execution of educational and public programs. ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Exhibits Central, Exhibits Editor's Office
- Dates:
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1948-1978
- Size:
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12.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 90
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Exhibit scripts are the textual component of exhibits. These records document the production of labels and other text that accompany Smithsonian exhibits, and deal with matters of concept, design, scope, and style. The records occasionally contain photographs, brochures, memoranda and correspondence with curators, exhibits specialists, an...
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National Museum of History and Technology. Division of Costume and Furnishings
- Dates:
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1972-1976
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-343
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the research, planning, and execution of the exhibition 1876: A Centennial Exhibition at the Arts and Industries Building. The exhibition recreates the Philadelphia Exposition from 1876 and featured over 25,000 objects. These materials were maintained by Rodris Roth, Curator. Materials incl...
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Smithsonian Foreign Currency Program
- Dates:
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circa 1975-1985
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 87-151
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of closed Foreign Currency Program files. Material includes correspondence, study proposals, progress and financial reports, and applications.
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Leonard Gaskin Papers
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Gaskin, Mary
Gaskin, Leonard, 1920-
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undated
- Size:
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30 Cubic feet (129 boxes, 4 map folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0900
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers documenting the life and career of bass player Leonard Gaskin, as well as documenting the numerous other musicians he was associated with in his long career. Gaskin's career encompasses a wide range of musical genres, including gospel, rock, folk, and Caribbean music. The papers include photographs, newspaper clippings, diaries, music manusc...
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1972, 1979-2015
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19 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-142
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the National Zoological Park. The bulk of these materials were created and maintained by Lucy H. Spelman, Director, 2000-2004; Morrell John Berry, Director, 2005-2009; and Dennis W. Kelly, Director, 2010-2017, with a smaller amount of material created by acting, deputy, ...
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National Museum of African Art. Department of Education
- Dates:
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1987-1999
- Size:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-034
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of cassette audiotapes and U-matic videotape recordings of lectures presented by staff members of the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA), as well as guest lecturers, at docent training classes. The lectures provide information on the Museum's permanent and temporary collections, and the history of African art a...