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United States. Canal Zone Biological Area, Barro Colorado Island
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1918-1964
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6.5 cu. ft. (13 document boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 134
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the creation and development of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, from preliminary discussions in 1918 to the selection of a site on, and reservation of, Barro Colorado Island in 1923, and its subsequent development as a center for research into the ecology of the American tropics. The records include cor...
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Registers of Signatures of Depositors in Branches of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, 1865–1874
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1865–1874
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27 Reels
- Collection ID:
- NMAAHC.FB.M816
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
The collection is comprised of digital surrogates previously available on the 27 rolls of microfilm described in the NARA publication M816. These digital surrogates reproduced 55 volumes containing signatures of and personal identification data about depositors in 29 branch offices of the Freedman's Saving and Trust Company, 1865–1874.
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Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access
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2014
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-061
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the "Smithsonian Education Online Conference Series" website as it existed on March 29, 2014. The website provides access to online conferences organized by education offices throughout the Smithsonian Institution. Each conference generally includes a description and information on presenters. Some also include audio...
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Smithsonian Affiliations (Program)
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2014
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-268
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of images from the 2014 Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference. The conference serves as an opportunity for Smithsonian Affiliates to learn about new programs, exhibits and collections. There are also instructional sessions, hands-on workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours led by Smithsonian and Affiliate subj...
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Smithsonian Institution. Archives. Oral History Program
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1973-2000
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-010
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession contains materials related to the Oral History and Videohistory programs conducted by the Institutional History Division with Pamela M. Henson, Director. Materials include transcripts, newspaper clippings, correspondence, notes, memorandums, background information, black and white photographs, articles and budget records. Some ...
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
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circa 1992-2004
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-177
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the projects and activities of the Product Design and Decorative Arts Department during the tenure of David Revere McFadden, Curator, 1978-1993; Deborah Shinn, Curator-in-Charge, 1995-1996, and Assistant Curator, 1997-2002; and Sarah Coffin, Curator, 2004- . Projects and activities include profess...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Planning, Management and Budget
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1965-2016
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-031
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting communications and meetings with external organizations and government bureaus as well as internal offices and museums concerning budgets, policies, and facilities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, budgets, brochures, newsletters, photographs and transparencies. So...
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Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center
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1980-2005
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-035
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the planning and development of the Smithsonian Information Center (SIC) in the Smithsonian Institution Building. The SIC, which opened on November 15, 1989, served as the primary visitors' center for the Institution. Many of the files document the SIC's interactive and audiovisual components. ...
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of the Director
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1982-1995
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-154
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the subject files of the James Demetrion, Director, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and deal with Smithsonian Institution (SI) offices and topics, as well as outside organizations in the art and museum world. There are also a few records of work assignments of former employees and some of the Director's appoin...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
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circa 1954-1966
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57 cu. ft. (57 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 188
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of files from various offices within the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) as well as the central files located in the SAO administrative office. Retrieval from records is difficult. While there is no apparent order to the records, a table of contents consisting of imposed general headings is provided below ...