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1974-1975
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 81-091
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of Braille versions of "The Smithsonian Institution" (6 chapters) by Walter Karp, published by the Smithsonian and American Heritage Magazine; "Seeing the Smithsonian" (2 volumes); and two copies of unidentified Braille publications, labeled only as "Free Material for the Blind and Physically Handicapped."
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National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division
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1983, 1998-2008
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-135
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the planning process for developing new exhibitions and upgrading existing galleries. This accession also documents plans for the display of objects and development of themed kiosks at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The majority of the records were created by Michael J. Neufeld, Curator in ...
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Captain Theodore J. "Dutch" Van Kirk Boeing B-29 Enola Gay Route Map, Tinian to Hawaii via Kwajalein
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bulk 1945
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0.05 Cubic Feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2005.0018
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection includes a large map, 55 by 29 1/2 inches, detailing the route taken by the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay after its return from Hiroshima, from Tinian to Hawaii via Kwajalein. Entitled "US Army Air Forces Special Air Navigation Chart, (S-144) Oahu-Saipan," with a printing date of 1944, the map bears penciled navigational notations by...
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United States. National Bureau of Standards
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circa 1917-1933
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0.15 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0217
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Documents relating to early development of radio aids to aerial navigation, mostly on behalf of the U.S. military services.
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National Air and Space Museum
- Dates:
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1970-1975
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-252
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the National Air and Space Museum prior to the completion of the National Air and Space Museum building. The majority of the materials document project planning within the Aeronautics Department. Materials also document overall move preparations and facility staffing. Materials ...
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National Air and Space Museum. Aeronautics Division
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1992-2012
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-173
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Dik A. Daso, Curator, 2001-2011, documenting the development of exhibitions, collection management, and partnerships with other organizations. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibition scripts, proposals, contracts, agreements, object lists, notes, photographs, flo...
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National Air and Space Museum. Office of Public Affairs
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1982-1996
- Size:
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-156
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document National Air and Space Museum (NASM) related events. The records consist of correspondence pertaining to the appointment of NASM Directors Walter J. Boyne and Martin O. Harwit; information on open house activities at the Garber Facility; newspaper clippings; news releases; publicity photographs ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
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1983, 1986-1990
- Size:
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-085
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of edited exhibition scripts, outlines, and designs for mostly Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES); memoranda to and from other bureaus within the Smithsonian Institution; correspondence between curators and exhibition designers; drawings, sketches and architectural and electrical designs f...
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National Zoological Park. Office of Exhibits and Outreach
- Dates:
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1974-2001
- Size:
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 03-028
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records, created and maintained by David Jenkins, Associate Director, Office of Exhibits and Outreach (previously Associate Director for Interpretive Programs), document his professional activities and ideas for educational activities as well as development of new and improvement of existing exhibitions and the upkeep and safety of ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Printing and Photographic Services
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1967-1976
- Size:
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-185
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of films depicting buildings, museum objects, and events at the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Many of the films show the construction of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) and the installation of its aircraft. Other subjects include giant pandas at the National Zoological Park, construction of the Hirshhorn M...