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SI History Chronology
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- Hall of Photography Opens
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- June, 1913
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SI History Chronology
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- Thomas W. Smillie, Photographer, Dies
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- March 7, 1917
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SI History Chronology
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- National Museum Bldg. Closed Due to War
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- July 16, 1918
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SI History Chronology
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- W. de C. Ravenel Takes Charge of USNM
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- November 1, 1918
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SI History Chronology
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- National Gallery of Art Made Separate Bureau
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- July 1, 1920
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SI History Chronology
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- Division of History Established
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- 1920
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SI History Chronology
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- A.J. Olmsted Becomes USNM Photographer
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- 1920
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SI History Chronology
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- Whale Cast Hung in Arts & Industries Bldg
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- 1887
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SI History Chronology
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- National Museum Draped in Mourning for Secretary Baird
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- August 20, 1887
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SI History Chronology
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- Model of the Statue of Freedom Installed in A&I Rotunda
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- October, 1890
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