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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 05-245

Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Management. Horticulture Services Division. Office of the Director

Subject Files, 1989-2003

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Management. Horticulture Services Division. Office of the Director
Title:Subject Files
Dates:1989-2003
Quantity:1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Collection:Accession 05-245
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

These records consist of the subject files of Nancy J. Bechtol, Director, Horticulture Services Division (HSD), 1995-2002, and document her work as director and her relationship with other offices and museums throughout the Smithsonian Institution, her involvement in special events, her association with professional associations, and her working relationship with her staff. Some records predate Bechtol's tenure as Director. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, brochures, pamphlets, and architectural drawings.

Descriptive Entry

These records consist of the subject files of Nancy J. Bechtol, Director, Horticulture Services Division (HSD), 1995-2002, and document her work as director and her relationship with other offices and museums throughout the Smithsonian Institution, her involvement in special events, her association with professional associations, and her working relationship with her staff. Some records predate Bechtol's tenure as Director. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, brochures, pamphlets, and architectural drawings.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2019; Transferring office; 07/21/2005 memorandum, Toda to Hong; Contact reference staff for details.

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This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.

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Subject

Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-245, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Management. Horticulture Services Division. Office of the Director, Subject Files

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Container List

Box 1

Strategic Plan, OFEO - Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations (2001-2005), 2000-2001 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 2

Smithsonian Institution Strategic Alignment Goals, 2001-2002

Box 1 of 2

American Horticultural Society, 1997-1999

Box 1 of 2

AABGA (American Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta), 1996-2000

Box 1 of 2

Appreciation, 1996-2001

Box 1 of 2

Brookside Gardens, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Boston (New England Flower) Show, 1997-1998

Box 1 of 2

Southeastern Flower Show, 1998-1999

Box 1 of 2

Under the Sun Exhibition, 1999

Box 1 of 2

Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show, 2000

Box 1 of 2

District Institute for Growth, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Longwood Gardens, 1997-2001

Box 1 of 2

U.S. National Arboretum, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

Orchid Show, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Orchid Show, 2003

Box 1 of 2

Orchid Show, 1999-2000

Box 1 of 2

Orchids of the World, 1997-1998

Box 1 of 2

Philadelphia Show, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Southern Living Magazine, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Special Events, 1997-2000

Box 1 of 2

Special Events, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

United State Botanic Garden, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Orchid Show, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

Visitor Comments, 1996-2002

Box 1 of 2

Volunteer Interaction, 2001

Box 1 of 2

Leila Arboretum, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Royal Horticultural Society, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Bethlehem Steel Corp., 1997

Box 1 of 2

National Mall Interagency work, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Quaker Hill Native Plant Garden, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Alnick Castle Garden, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Cleveland Botanical Garden, 1996

Box 1 of 2

John Bartram's Garden, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Mounts Botanical Garden, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Norfolk Botanical Garden, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

North Carolina Botanical Garden, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Scott Arboretum, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Ipswich House, 1999

Box 1 of 2

Exhibition - University of Delaware, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

SD-410 - Process Redesign, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Upward Evaluation, 2001

Box 1 of 2

Women's Committee, 1996-2001

Box 1 of 2

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

Box 1 of 2

Miscellaneous Loading Dock Projects, 1999

Box 1 of 2

Capitol Projects, 1996

Box 1 of 2

NPG & AA (National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of American Art), 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

Museum Support Center, 1996-2000

Box 1 of 2

OPP (Office of Physical Plant) - MSC (Museum Support Center) Project #943803, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Safety Violation, Garber Facility, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Holding collections, 1997

Box 1 of 2

NMAI (National Museum of the American Indian), 1996-2000

Box 1 of 2

NMAI, Jefferson Ave. Reconstruction, 1997

Box 1 of 2

NMAI - #922307, Interim Review Meeting, 1996

Box 1 of 2

NMAI's Future Site, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Quad 10th Anniversary celebration, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Fountain Design, NMAH (National Museum of American History) building, 1997-2000

Box 1 of 2

Programming between HSD and NMAH, 1996-2000

Box 1 of 2

HSD Vehicles, 1996-2000

Box 1 of 2

Kids Voting USA, 1996

Box 1 of 2

NMAH, 1997-2000

Box 1 of 2

GNB Project Replace Greenhouse, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Voyage (National Mall), 1998-2000

Box 1 of 2

NASM (National Air and Space Museum), 1996-1999

Box 1 of 2

Victory Garden, 2001

Box 1 of 2

Enid A. Haupt Garden, 1997-2000

Box 1 of 2

Norwegian Christmas Tree, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

Hartman-Cox Architects, 2001

Box 1 of 2

Homeless problem, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Jefferson Dr. Renovation, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Facilities Assessment, 1996

Box 1 of 2

150th Birthday Party, 1996

Box 1 of 2

150th The Great Smithsonian Giveaway, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Fireworks, 1996

Box 1 of 2

150th Flag Supply for Lamp Posts, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Call for FY1999-2003, RR and A&M Project Need, 1998-2001

Box 1 of 2

Status of Performance Plans and Evaluations, 1996-2001

Box 1 of 2

Performance Rating, 1999-2002

Box 1 of 2

HSD Staff Meetings, 2002

Box 1 of 2

HSD Staff Meetings, 2001

Box 1 of 2

Holiday Decoration, 2000

Box 1 of 2

Bulb Show, 1997

Box 1 of 2

Greenhouse Tours, 1996-1997

Box 1 of 2

OPP Picnic Wrap-up, 1997

Box 1 of 2

MOU - SI (Smithsonian Institution) and NPS (National Park Service), Buildings and Gardens, 1999

Box 1 of 2

DOT License, 1997

Box 1 of 2

PGMS (Professional Grounds Management Society), 1997

Box 1 of 2

Irrigation, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Snow Plan, 2002

Box 1 of 2

Snow Plan, 1995-2001

Box 1 of 2

NASM Snow Plan, 1997-2000

Box 1 of 2

Freer, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Underground Gas Leak, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Background Information - Linden Tree in Haupt Garden, 1989

Box 1 of 2

Haupt, Garden Signs, 2002

Box 1 of 2

Posy Holders, 1996

Box 1 of 2

Intern Project Descriptions, 1998

Box 1 of 2

Collections Management Policies, 1996-2001

Box 1 of 2

Box 2

Garden Club of America, 1996-2001

Box 2 of 2

HSD Education, 1996

Box 2 of 2

National Collections Program, 1999-2001

Box 2 of 2

HGTV Agreement, 2001

Box 2 of 2

Archives of American Gardens (AAG), 1998-2000

Box 2 of 2

AAG minutes, 1996

Box 2 of 2

AAG Collection Policy, 2000

Box 2 of 2

American Garden Legacy, 1998-2001

Box 2 of 2

APPA (The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers), 1999

Box 2 of 2

Garden Tour, 1999-2001

Box 2 of 2

HSD - In-service Training, 1997-1999

Box 2 of 2

HSD Training Report, 1998-2000

Box 2 of 2

HSD Volunteer List, 1999-2001

Box 2 of 2

NMNH, 1998

Box 2 of 2

Loans, 1999

Box 2 of 2

Perennial Plant Association, 2001

Box 2 of 2

HSD Maintained Areas, 2000

Box 2 of 2

Martha Stewart Living, 2002

Box 2 of 2

Post Landscape Services, Inc. - Georgia Preferred Plant list, 1997

Box 2 of 2

Ripley Garden, 1997-2001

Box 2 of 2

Folger Rose Garden, 1998-1999

Box 2 of 2

The Bug's Eye, 2000-2001

Box 2 of 2

Garber Facility, 1995

Box 2 of 2

Draft - Space Management Responsibilities, 1997

Box 2 of 2

Miscellaneous, 1997-1999

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