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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 06-116

Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Public Service

Subject Files, 1965-1969

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Public Service
Title:Subject Files
Dates:1965-1969
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 06-116
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records relating to the Intertoys Multiexpo (the first international multiple museum exhibition of toys, play materials, and learning aids) of 1971, compiled by William W. Warner, Assistant Secretary for Public Service. It was a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Gallery of Ontario, UNICEF, UNESCO and EAT (Experiment in Art and Technology). The exhibition was supposed to open in 100 countries simultaneously and demonstrate education through play. It is unclear if this exhibition ever occurred. Materials include correspondence, proposals and reports. This accession also includes black and white photographs of various gallery openings and events around the Smithsonian.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records relating to the Intertoys Multiexpo (the first international multiple museum exhibition of toys, play materials, and learning aids) of 1971, compiled by William W. Warner, Assistant Secretary for Public Service. It was a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Gallery of Ontario, UNICEF, UNESCO and EAT (Experiment in Art and Technology). The exhibition was supposed to open in 100 countries simultaneously and demonstrate education through play. It is unclear if this exhibition ever occurred. Materials include correspondence, proposals and reports. This accession also includes black and white photographs of various gallery openings and events around the Smithsonian Institution.

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Access Restriction

Box 1 contains materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid; 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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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-116, Smithsonian Institution, Assistant Secretary for Public Service, Subject Files

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Container List

Box 1

Correspondence, Individuals

Botbol, Albert

Box 1 of 1

Davidson, Beatrice

Box 1 of 1

del Junco, Emilio - Wheeldex

Box 1 of 1

Eames, Charles

Box 1 of 1

Healy, Shelia

Box 1 of 1

Houghton, Mrs. Arthur A. (Elizabeth)

Box 1 of 1

Keppel, Francis

Box 1 of 1

Markgaf, Waltraud

Box 1 of 1

Meythaler, Robert J.

Box 1 of 1

Mitchell, Donald A.

Box 1 of 1

Ravenel, Gaillard

Box 1 of 1

Rubin, Ida

Box 1 of 1

Sert, Jose Luis

Box 1 of 1

Uhlin, Lennart

Box 1 of 1

Correspondence, Institutions

Art Gallery of Ontario

Box 1 of 1

Canada Council

Box 1 of 1

CBS Learning Center

Box 1 of 1

Creative Playthings

Box 1 of 1

E.A.T. (Experiments in Art and Technology)

Box 1 of 1

Guggenheim Museum

Box 1 of 1

Holt, Rinehart & Winston

Box 1 of 1

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Box 1 of 1

Museum of Contemporary Crafts

Box 1 of 1

Museum of Modern Art

Box 1 of 1

OMEP (Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Prescolaire / World Organization for Early Childhood Education)

Box 1 of 1

Pan American Union

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Institution

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Institution Treasury

Box 1 of 1

UNESCO - Canada

Box 1 of 1

UNESCO - New York

Box 1 of 1

UNESCO - Paris

Box 1 of 1

UNESCO - Washington

Box 1 of 1

UNICEF - United States

Box 1 of 1

UNICEF - Canada

Box 1 of 1

Welsh Arts Council

Box 1 of 1

General

Address: Cable and Postal

Box 1 of 1

Library: Magazine Subscriptions, Bibliographies, Books

Box 1 of 1

RESTRICTED FOLDER - Non-Circulating

Box 1 of 1

The Proposal and Its Progress

Proposal: Final Copy, Current

Box 1 of 1

Proposal: Drafts, Chronological

Box 1 of 1

Board of Directors Meetings

Box 1 of 1

Meetings

Box 1 of 1

Progress Reports

Box 1 of 1

Graphic Promotion

Vroman, Tom (International Design Organization)

Box 1 of 1

Fundraising and Sponsors

Fundraising - Drafts

Box 1 of 1

Representatives

Box 1 of 1

Participants - Artists

Box 1 of 1

Participants - Individuals

Box 1 of 1

Participants - Manufacturers

Box 1 of 1

Participants - Canadian Sponsors

Box 1 of 1

Photographs

Opening of the Photographic Exhibition, The World of Peru, Museum of Natural History, Foyer Gallery, October 5, 1965

Box 1 of 1

Bicentennial Celebration, September 16-18, 1965

Box 1 of 1

Visit of Korean Prime Minister, March 1967

Box 1 of 1

Polish Graphic Art Exhibition Opening, Arts & Industries Building, June 15, 1966

Box 1 of 1

Dinner for Congressional Assistants and Wives, Museum of History and Technology, Reception Suite, April 12, 1966

Box 1 of 1

National Zoological Park, David F. Long

Box 1 of 1

Museum of History and Technology

Box 1 of 1

Various Smithsonian Openings and Events

Box 1 of 1

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