Fred L. Whipple Oral History Interviews
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Whipple, Fred L. (Fred Lawrence), 1906-2004, interviewee
- Dates:
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1976
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4 audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9520
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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 ...
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Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
- Dates:
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1979-2010
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-151
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Bruce C. Craig, Director of Research and Planning. Records pertain to education awards and grants; councils and committees; programs; and his work with outside museum organizations. Some materials date to when the office was named the Office of Museum Programs and the Center for ...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Grants Department
- Dates:
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2000-2005
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18 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-008
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal and grant files. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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2014
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-193
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting Facebook accounts maintained throughout the Smithsonian Institution. Facebook is a third-party social networking site used for interaction with the general public. In addition to general Smithsonian-wide accounts, many of which are managed by the Office of Public Affairs, the accession documents ...
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National Air and Space Museum. Exhibits Design Department
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1971-2007
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6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-273
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a central set of scripts for new exhibitions, revisions to existing exhibitions, and proposed exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM). Some records document NASM exhibits at the Arts and Industries building before the museum had its own building as well as exhibits at NASM's Paul E. Garber Preservatio...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Science Media Group
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1986-2013
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45.5 cu. ft. (45 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-090
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Science Media Group (SMG) was founded by Dr. Matthew H. Schneps and Dr. Philip Michael Sadler as an experimental project to explore novel applications of video in the service of science education. In operation at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory from 1989 to 2013, this accession consists of...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contracts and Grants Department
- Dates:
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1990-2005
- Size:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-033
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Proposals found in this accession were made for grants administered by groups within the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contrac...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Department of Contracts, Grants and Property Management
- Dates:
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1957-2001
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29 cu. ft. (29 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-164
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) activities and projects, and consist of proposal, contract and grant files. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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1970-1987
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 03-037
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Christen M. Wemmer, Associate Director, documenting administrative activities. Some materials pre-date Wemmer and the Conservation and Research Center (CRC) and were probably collected from other offices as informational files. Major topics include the American Association for Z...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Sponsored Programs and Procurement Department
- Dates:
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2006-2009
- Size:
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-501
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting outside funding for Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) research, projects, and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO. Files marked [JPL RSA]* are Jet Prop...
