Marie C. Malaro was a lawyer in the Smithsonian's Office of General Counsel and published two landmark books on ethics and legal issues facing museums. #Groundbreaker

Here is a look at some of the most interesting presentations Archives staff attended at this year's Society of American Archivists conference.

See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Louise Daniel Hutchinson (1928-2014) was founding Research Director at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, now the Anacostia Community Museum, and was a pioneer in both oral and community history. #Groundbreaker.

A look at some of the most interesting, and hilarious, letters that Helena M. Weiss received as Chief of the Office of Correspondence and Documents, and later, Registrar for the U.S. National Museum – and why they matter.