Blog Posts We Apologize for the Inconvenience: Shutting Down the Smithsonian November 14, 2019 by Emily Niekrasz In 2019, the Smithsonian faced the repercussions of the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, but the institution is no stranger to the dreaded furlough. Sneak Peek 9/2/2019 September 2, 2019 by Marguerite Roby Diving consultant Joseph Libbey, the first nationally certified instructor in the D.C. area, who taught and certified Smithsonian curators, technicians, and specialists as divers in connection to their work, as well as accompanied teams of scientists on a number of Smithsonian collecting expeditions to gather specimens and supervise other divers, August 30, 1979. Women in the Office of Protection Services March 12, 2019 by Lisa Fthenakis In 1974, women joined the Smithsonian security force and they have been rising through the ranks ever since. Annie Sullivan: A Bright and Shining Star February 28, 2019 by Serena Rodholm, Institutional History Division Intern Impacting the National Air and Space Museum with her caring attitude and dedication to her work in the Building Management Department, Annie Sullivan is an individual to be remembered. Sneak Peek 2/4/2019 February 4, 2019 by Marguerite Roby Cordell Dickerson, photographer in the tintype studio in the Arts and Industries Building museum shop, poses with camera and top hat, February 1, 1980, by Richard Hofmeister. Wonderful Women Wednesday: Amina Dickerson October 24, 2018 by Lisa Fthenakis Amina Dickerson, Director of Education at the National Museum of African Art, 1974 to 1982, established African Heritage Month at the Smithsonian and led work to make the museum educational programs more accessible. #Groundbreaker See Here: 10/19/2018 October 19, 2018 by Kira M. Sobers See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Wonderful Women Wednesday: Melanie R. Bond October 17, 2018 by Lisa Fthenakis Biologist and primate keeper, Melanie R. Bond, was the first woman gorilla keeper at the National Zoo and co-authored the "Orangutan (Pongo) Care Manual" for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. #Groundbreaker See Here: 10/5/2018 October 5, 2018 by Kira M. Sobers See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Wonderful Women Wednesday: Karen Milbourne September 19, 2018 by Lisa Fthenakis Curator Dr. Karen Milbourne, National Museum of African Art, studies the arts of western Zambia and contemporary African art. Her exhibition "Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts" won an AAMC Excellence in Exhibitions award. #Groundbreaker Pages1234next ›last »Produced by the Smithsonian Institution Archives. For copyright questions, please see the Terms of Use.