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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Central Engineering Dept
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1978-1996
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73 cu. ft. (73 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-063
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of contract files dealing with the research, development, and construction of the Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), now known as the Chandra X-Ray Observatory; and its components; the High Resolution Camera (HRC); the Advanced CCD Imaging Spectrometer (ACIS); and its two transmission grating spectrometers, ...
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James A. Millholland Collection
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Millholland, James A., (Jr.), 1842-1911
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1866-1899
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0163
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection is divided into five series. The first series consists of biographical material, including notebooks 1866; 1873; 1882; 1886; correspondence, 1867‑1899, both from and to James A. Millholland regarding a trip to England and purchase and shipment of railroad rails; the photographic series contains portraits of both Millhollands and ca...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division
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1957-1979 and undated
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 85-215
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, budget records, manuscripts, and publications documenting the operations and programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division.
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Smithsonian Institution, Archives
- Dates:
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1994-2001
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1 cu. ft. (2 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-254
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records maintained in the Central Files documenting the internal planning and activities of the Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA). Materials include reports, planning documents, memoranda, statistics, notes, and related materials.
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National Museum of American History. Department of the History of Science and Technology
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circa 1979-1990, and undated
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23.69 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-001
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and installation of Information Age: People, Information, and Technology, a major exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), which traces the evolution of information-processing and communications technologies from the 1830s to the present. The ...
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National Tribal Chairmen's Association
Toda, Chinzu
Youpee, William
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1971-1978
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40 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.014
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National Museum of the American Indian
The files are those of the Washington, D.C., office that were accumulated primarily under William Youpee. Youpee served as the first president of the association and became its executive director in 1972. There are also files accumulated by Chinzu Toda, a Bureau of Indian Affairs employee who was on loan to the National Tribal Chairmen's Association. In 1978, Kenneth E. Black became the executive director. Material created from 1978 to the end of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association are in private hands.
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National Science Resources Center, Executive Office
- Dates:
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1984-2003
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-049
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of materials pertaining to NSRC meetings, development and planning. Materials include agendas, meeting minutes, memoranda and correspondence, printed email, notes, logistical files, strategic plans, proposals, programs, evaluation reports, contribution reports, and development initiatives.
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North Pacific Fur Seal Commission
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1955-1985
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19.69 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 88-175
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of meeting documentation, reports, and publications documenting the activities of the North Pacific Fur Seal Commission (NPFSC) and their efforts to protect the fur seal.
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Systematic Entomology Laboratory
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1960-1988
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7426
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection contains information on administrative activities, curation of collections, publication of scientific manuscripts, cooperative research agreements with universities, budgets, staffing, committees, and grants. Incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, research proposals, newsletters, and annual reports also document ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Museum Programs
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1975-1989
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 90-094
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of Office of Museum Programs (OMP) administrative files, mostly pertaining to the Native American Museums Program, Psychological Studies/Museum Evaluation Studies Program, and OMP Director; and include correspondence, monthly reports, budgets, intern files, workshop evaluations, OMP brochure drafts; and black-and-white ...