Reference Request
Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 97-155
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Special Events
Records, 1968-1978
Collection Overview
General Information About This Collection | |
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Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
Creator: | Smithsonian Institution. Office of Special Events |
Title: | Records |
Dates: | 1968-1978 |
Quantity: | 7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) |
Collection: | Accession 97-155 |
Language of Materials: | English |
Summary: | This accession consists of records that date back to when the Office of Special Events and Conference Services was known as the Office of Special Events. Meredith Johnson, Special Events Officer, and Jeannette Gladstone, Acting Special Events Officer created the bulk of the files. The records document the administrative activities of the office as well as the planning of various Smithsonian Institution functions, such as exhibition openings, meetings, receptions, lectures, film screenings, luncheons/dinners, and dedications. Also included are minutes of meetings, correspondence and memoranda, guest lists, floor and seating plans, invitations, programs, agenda, and menus. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that date back to when the Office of Special Events and Conference Services was known as the Office of Special Events. Meredith Johnson, Special Events Officer, and Jeannette Gladstone, Acting Special Events Officer created the bulk of the files. The records document the administrative activities of the office as well as the planning of various Smithsonian Institution functions, such as exhibition openings, meetings, receptions, lectures, film screenings, luncheons/dinners, and dedications. Also included are minutes of meetings, correspondence and memoranda, guest lists, floor and seating plans, invitations, programs, agenda, and menus.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
Name
- Gladstone, Jeannette
- Johnson, Meredith
- Smithsonian Institution. Office of Special Events and Conference Services
Subject
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 97-155, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Special Events, Records
Container List
Series 1
EVENT FILES, 1971-1975Box 1
Board of Regents Meetings - January 28, 1971, 1970-1971
Board of Regents Meetings - May 19, 1971
Board of Regents Meetings - September 27, 1971
January - Fort Pierce-Submarine, 1970-1971
January - White House Photography Exhibit, "Nixon's First Two Years," 1971
February - Woodrow Wilson Center Reception, President Nixon to Attend, 1971
March - General Angeles to Present Greek Urn Filled with Dirt from Battleground at Marathon, 1971
April - Link Lecture, 1971
May - Chamber of Commerce Reception for Chief Justice Burger, 1971
May - Dr. Abbott's 49th Birthday, 1971
May - S. Dillion Ripley Dinner, 1971
June - Unveiling of Dr. Carmichael's Bust and Reception, 1971
June - Campbell Exhibition Opening, 1971
June - G. E. Lab Created Diamonds, 1971
June - Sapphire Presentation, 1971
July - Luncheon for Governor of Ohio, 1971
July - Reception for Governor of Ohio, 1971
July - S. Dillion Ripley's Buffet for Staff, 1971
July - Fireworks Party for Folklife Participants, 1971
July - S. Dillion Ripley's Informal Dinner, 1971
July - Lunar Module Presentation and Reception, 1971
Board of Regents Meetings - January 24, 1972, 1971-1972
Board of Regents Meetings - May 3, 1972
Board of Regents Meetings - Dr. Abbott's Birthday Celebration , 1972
Board of Regents Meetings - November 20, 1972
January - Opening of Renwick Gallery, 1971-1972
January - Opening of Renwick Gallery - January 25, 1972, 1971-1972
January - Opening of Renwick Gallery - January 26, 1972, 1971-1972
February - Dinner Before Balloon Unveiling Ceremony, 1972
February - Link Lecture and Dinner, 1972
April - Panda and National Zoological Park, 1972
May - Cooper-Hewitt Reception and Preview Benefit, 1972
June - Dr. Boorstin Dinner After McGraw Hill Opening, 1972
June - Opening, Museum of History and Technology Bookshop, 1972
July - Opening, Hall of Graphic Arts at the Museum of History and Technology, 1972
Numismatics Reception, 1972
Folklife Festival, 1972
Box 2
November - National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Ground Breaking, 1972
November - SI Council, 1972
November - Opening of Postal History Hall, 1972
December - Hall of Timekeeping Reception, 1972
December - Women's Committee Dance, 1972
December - Presentation of SI Benefactor Medallion to Mrs. Kellogg, 1972
December - National Association Dinner and Christmas Party, 1972
Smithsonian Associates (SA) Luncheon and Annual Christmas Weekend, 1975
Ceremony and Christmas Party, 1975
Arts of Asia, 1975
Friendly Senior High Christmas Caroling, 1975
Associates Reception, 1975
Concert Christmas Performance by Friendly Senior High, 1975
Exhibition Preview, "Elie Nadleman," 1975
SI Staff Christmas Party, 1975
Luncheon and Picture Presentation Honoring Golda Meir, 1975
Luncheon "Bob Thompson" Opening, 1975
SA Travel Program, Wine and Cheese Reception and Lecture, 1975
Regent's Meeting - 1972-1973
Regent's Meeting - May 9, 1973
Regent's Meeting - September 21, 1973
January - Islamic Show (Freer), 1973-1974
March - Concert, Division of Musical Instrument, 1973
April - Opening, Copernican Special Exhibit, 1973
April - Air & Space Planetarium Opening, 1973
April - Unveiling of Bust of Sam Rayburn by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, 1973
April - Copernicus Stamp Presentation and Symposium, 1973
April - Copernicus Meeting, 1973
April - Opening of Henry R. Luce Hall of News Reporting, 1973
May - Freer Gallery 50th Anniversary Dinner, 1973
May - Dr. Abbot's 101 Birthday Luncheon, 1973
July - Alberto Santos - Dumont's 100th Birthday, 1973
Folklife Festival - General, 1973
Folklife Festival - Native Americans, Reception, 1973
Folklife Festival - Reception by Governor, 1973
Folklife Festival - Governor's Cocktails and Dinner for Press, 1973
Folklife Festival - Secretary's Reception, 1973
Folklife Festival - S. D. Ripley's Luncheon, 1973
Folklife Festival - Participants' Party, 1973
Folklife Festival - "Walk Through Reception, 1973
Folklife Festival - AFL-CIO Reception, 1973
Folklife Festival - Miscellaneous Acceptances, 1973
Folklife Festival - Luncheon, 1973
Folklife Festival - Luncheons - July 3 and 4, 1973, 1973
Folklife Festival - 1973
September - Freer Gallery Anniversary Celebration, 1973
September - Medallion Presentation to David Hasinger, 1973
September - Opening of Hall of Photography, 1973
October - United Nations Anniversary Celebration Honoring US Atomic Energy Commission and Guest List, 1973
October - Medical Science Opening Exhibit, 1973
November - Reception, National Zoological Park, 1973
Box 3
Regent's Meetings - September 24, 1974
Regent's Meetings - May 14, 1974
Regent's Meetings - January 24, 1974, 1973-1974
January - Dedication of the Leonard Carmichael Audit, 1973-1974
February -10th Anniversary, 1974
March - Dinner for Vice President Ford's Wife, 1974
March - Law Symposium, 1974
April - Hirshhorn Trustee Luncheon, 1974
April - Hall 10 Opening, 1974
April - SI Council Meetings and Luncheons, 1974
May - Musical Weekend, 1974
July - S. Dillion Ripley's Party, 1974
July - AFL-CIO Reception, 1974
July - Governor's Reception, 1974
July - S. Dillion Ripley's Luncheon for Governor Waller of Mississippi, 1974
July - Diplomats Walk Through of Festival Grounds and Receptions, 1974
July - Gem Hall Press Preview, 1974
July - Apollo 11 Anniversary, 1974
July - Folklife Festival, 1974
September - 2nd Design Assembly Reception, 1974
September - Ice Age Mammals hall, 1974
September - Suiting Everyone Dinner, 1974
September - NASM Opening, Life in the Universe, 1974
September - "Suiting Everyone," 1974
September - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Park, All Day Press Review, 1974
September - Press Reviews, 1974
September - Lecture, 1974
September - Asia Society Meeting and Lunch, 1974
October - International Monetary Fund, 1974
October - Hirshhorn Board Lunch, 1974
October - Victorian Society Benefit, 1974
October - Opening of Special Exhibit, 1974
October - Pemberton Painting Exhibit, 1974
October - SI Council Meetings - Dinner, 1974
October - SI Council Meetings - Luncheon, 1974
October - Hirshhorn Trustees Meetings and Luncheon, 1974
November - Exhibit, 1974
December - SA Women Committee Dance, 1974
December - SI Christmas Party, 1974
Regent's Meetings - January 24, 1975, 1974-1975
Regent's Meetings - May 14, 1975
Regent's Meetings - September 30, 1975
SI Luncheons - Men's Club Luncheon and Lecture - February 13, 1975
SI Luncheons - Men's Club Luncheon and Lecture - March 10, 1975
SI Luncheons - Men's Club Luncheon and Lecture - May 14, 1975
SI Luncheons - SI Men's Luncheon Group, 1975
SI Luncheons - Smithsonian Luncheon Group, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - C. Justice, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - Senator Fulbright, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - January 21, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - Dr. Stever, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - November 20, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - November 19, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - November 20, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - November 13, 1975
Ripley's Luncheons - December 15, 1975
Box 4
January - ISD Seminar, 1974-1975
January - National Portrait Gallery (NPG) Dinner for Art Scholars, 1975
January - Retirement Party for Jerry Collins, 1975
January - Reception, Animal Welfare Institute, 1975
January - Midwestern College Board Meeting, 1974-1975
January - Reception, AID/National Society of Interior Designers, 1974
January - Reading is Fundamental, 1974
January - Reception, College Art Association, 1974
January - Luncheon for Past and Present Interns, n.d.
January - Annual Convocation of the College Art Association, 1974-1975
January - Fellows Reception, 1974
January - Lecture, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) and Sherry Bar, n.d.
January - Double Day Events, 1974-1975
January - Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) - Steuben Glass, 1975
January - Senate of Scientist, 1974-1975
January - Peabody Museum Association Visit, 1974
February - Paleobiology Reception, 1975
February - National Exhibition of Prints Luncheon, 1975
February - Jurying of 24th National Print Exhibition, 1975
February - SIEFCU Annual Meeting, 1975
February - RIF Board Meeting, 1975
February - Renwick Reception for OAS Ambassadors, 1975
February - Philatelic Lecture, 1975
February - Reception Division of Transportation, 1975
February - Office of Seminars Meeting, 1975
March - Voluntarism Seminar, 1975
March - Doubleday Lecture Events, 1975
March - Institute for Psychiatry and Foreign Affairs Lunch, 1975
March - OEO Reception, 1975
March - Concern Reception, 1975
March - Meeting and Luncheon, 1975
March - Law Conference, 1975
March - Office Museum Programs, 1975
March - Opening Reception for H. H. Richardson, 1975
March - Secretary's Meeting, 1975
March - Museum Shop Opening, 1975
March - Black Sea Study Tour Group Reception, 1975
March - Ripley's Dinner at Home, 1975
April - Commission on National Productivity Meeting, 1975
April - Lecture, 1975
April - Commission on Collections - Luncheon, 1975
April - Commission on Collections - Board of Trustees, Meeting, 1975
April - Board of Trustees, 1975
April - Seminar, U. S. and Environmental Renewal, 1975
April - Reception for Seminar Group, 1975
April - Senate of Scientists Dinner, 1975
April - Costume Study Society Meeting and Lunch, 1975
April - World Wildlife Fund Lecture, 1975
April - Congress Wives Club Lunch, 1975
April - Opening of "A Modern Consciousness" Reception, 1975
April - Harlequin Ball, 1975
April - "Images from Nature" Photo Show Opening, 1975
April - 3rd Horticultural Advisory Committee Meeting, 1975
April - Office of Museum Programs, 1975
April - Press Conference, 1975
April - Luncheon, 1975
April - Reception After Ford's Play, 1975
April - Doubleday Lecture Events, 1975
April - "The Dye is Now Cast" Dinner, 1975
April - Philatelic Lecture, 1975
Cancelled - Reception for 1975 Annual Meeting, 1975
Cancelled - Luncheon, Mr. Brooks, 1975
Cancelled - Division of Performing Arts and American Airlines, 1975
Cancelled - Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History Dinner, 1975
Cancelled - Shipping and Packing Registrars Seminar, 1975
Cancelled - Tour and Luncheon, Ladies from Cooper Hewitt Textile Department, 1975
Cancelled - Luncheon, New Congressional Wives, 1975
Cancelled - Reception, Microscope Catalogue, 1975
Cancelled - Marconi Medal Presentation/Reception, 1975
Cancelled - National Endowment for Humanities, 1975
Cancelled - Press Conference, 1975
Cancelled - Lunch, 1975
Cancelled - Graduation, School Without Walls, 1975
Cancelled - Luncheon, Undersecretary, 1975
Cancelled - Labor Reception, 1975
Cancelled - Luncheon, 1st Charter Flight, 1975
Cancelled - Luncheon for Joseph Alsop, 1975
Cancelled - Film and Reception, 1975
Cancelled - Breakfast, American Airlines, 1975
Cancelled - Lecture by Margaret Klapthor, 1975
Cancelled - Seminar on Exhibition, "Dye is Now Cast," 1975
Mr. Ripley's Luncheon, 1975
Class, From Cold Ashes and Shifting, 1975
S. Dillon Ripley (SDR) Luncheon, 1975 (2 folders)
Events Denied, 1975
October - Soto Exhibition Reception, 1975
October - American Newspaper Women's Club Reception, 1975
October - Senate of Scientist Dinner and Cocktails, 1975
October - Award Ceremony and Reception, 1975
October - Meeting and Lunch, 1975
October - Hirshhorn 1st Anniversary, 1975
October - Mr. Ripley's Luncheon, 1975
October - Productivity Seminar and Lunch, 1975
October - HMSG Board of Trustees Meeting, 1975
October - National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA) Dinner and Reception, 1975
October - Docent Reception, 1975
October - Musical Instrument Hayden Festival and Conference, 1975
October - Philatelic Lecture, 1975
October - International Gemological Society Dinner, 1975
October - SDR Luncheon, 1975
October - Schweitzer Centenary Celebration, 1975
October - South America: Continent and Culture Hall Opening, 1975
October - Dedication and Unveiling GSA Calder, 1975
October - National Association Luncheon, 1975
October - National Association Luncheon - Board Meeting and Coffee, 1975
October - National Association Luncheon - Dinner, 1975
October - Browning Award Presentation/Reception, 1975
October - Society for History and Technology and American Engineering Record Meetings, 1975
October - SI Council Meeting/Luncheons and Dinner, 1975
October - Reception, Society History and Technology, 1975
October - Monthly Law Luncheon, 1975
October - Tour, 1975
October - National Conservation Advisory Council, 1975
October - Reception and Dinner, 1975
October - Reception and Ceremonies, Soviet Exhibition, 1975
October - Dinner, 1975
October - Senate of Scientists, Dinner, Cocktails, and Lecture, 1975
October - Tour and Tea, Scientists, People Republic of China, 1975
October - SI Medal Presentation, 1975
October - Ribbon Cutting Exhibit Openings, 1975
October - Luncheon for AIAA Meeting, 1975
October - Briefing and Reception, National Council of University Research, 1975
October - Farewell Reception for Dr. Boorstin, 1975
October - Seminar Ceramics, 1975
November - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS) Dialogue Dinner, 1975
November - WWICS Dinner for Board, 1975
November - Dinner and Exhibit Preview, NPG, 1975
November - SI Women's Council Meeting, 1975
November - NCFA Talk by Taylor, Tour, 1975
November - Reception's 10th Anniversary RAP, 1975
November - 10th Annual Resident Association Reception in Honor of RAP, 1975
November - Horticulturist Advisory Committees Meeting, 1975
November - Auto. Organ. Team Events, 1975
November - Concert and Reception, 1975
November - Meadow Brook Gallery Association, 1975
November - SA Travel Program Luncheon, 1975
November - Scholastic Magazine and SI Press Brief and Reception, 1975
November - Luncheon and Meeting of Panel, 1975
November - NMNH Bicentennial Exhibit Opening: "Our Changing Land," 1975
November - NAFMAB Buffet Luncheon and Meeting, 1975
November - Press Preview: "Our Changing Land," 1975
November - Docent Family Reception and Opening of New MNH Hall, 1975
November - Senate of Scientists Cocktails and Dinner, 1975
November - "Our Changing Land," Volunteers Party, 1975
November - Ripley's Dinner Party, 1975
November - WWICS Working Session and Luncheon, 1975
November - USSR Joint Committee Environmental Protection Reception and Film, 1975
November - ARBA Reception, 1975
Box 5
December - American Association of Museums, 1975
December - WWICS Dinner, 1975
December - National Conservation Advisory Council, Meeting and Discussion, 1975
December - NCFA Commission Meeting and Luncheon, 1975
December - Dinner for Peggy Bacon After Opening, 1975
International Conservation Center, Meeting and Luncheon, 1975
WWICS Dialogue Dinner, 1975
Doubleday Lecture, Cocktails, Dinner, 1975
SITES Exhibit OPG White House China, 1975
Metro Tour Briefing, 1975
Archives American Art Opening and Reception, 1975
Luncheon for Archives Board of Trustees, 1975
Sherry Hour and Film Showing, 1975
Office Academic Program Christmas Party, 1975
Christmas Dinner and Dance, SA Women's Committee, 1975
Series 2
SYMPOSIUM FILES, 1968-1970Box 5
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Luncheon, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Luncheon Sponsors, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Dinner, Barney House, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Reception, Zoo, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - News and Background, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Dinner Lists, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Miscellaneous, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Auditorium, Other Services Requested, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Proposed Symposium, "Man and Beast," 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Planning Symposium, 1968-1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Invitation/Answers, Etc., 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Convocation Ceremony, 1969
3rd International Symposium, Man and Beast - Dinner and Lunch, 1969
4th International Symposium, Cultural Changes and Social Identities: Interpretation of Protest and Change, 1970
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Platform Speakers and Ceremony Guests, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Printing, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Platform, Seating and Arrangement, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Langley Medal, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Schedules, Drafts and Final, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - "A Proclamation," 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Alicia and Envelopes and Stuffing, n.d.
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Transportation, n.d.
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - SI Archives, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Volunteer Help, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Music, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Plant and Flower Decoration, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Invitation Lists, Letters and Notes, 1970-1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Decoration/Exhibits, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Caterer, Food and Equipment, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Regrets and Acceptances, Dinner and Ceremony Meeting, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Dinner Seating, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Planning General Information, 1971
125th Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner - Program and Guest List, September 26, 1971 (Accession 09-144)
Series 3
SI PRESS, 1968-1978Boxes 6-7
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - Before 1972, c. 1968-1972
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - January through August, 1976
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - September through August, 1976-1977
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - September through December, 1977
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - January through May, 1978
Programs, Invitations, Certificates, and Other Publications - June through December, 1978
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