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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 97-069

Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary

150th Anniversary Program Records, 1992-1996

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
Title:150th Anniversary Program Records
Dates:1992-1996
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 97-069
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of the files of the 150th Anniversary Program and cover preparations for the Sesquicentennial of the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include correspondence and minutes of meetings relative to the 150th anniversary, including the 150th Community Committee, 150th Marketing Committee and 150th Program Committee; files relating to America's Smithsonian traveling exhibition; the Birthday Party on the Mall; Smithsonian Anniversary Bell; 150th Coin; Smithsonian Flag redesign; International Speakers Program; Recognition Awards for 150th activities; as well as copies of programs from events.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of the files of the 150th Anniversary Program and cover preparations for the Sesquicentennial of the Smithsonian Institution. Includes correspondence and minutes of meetings relative to the 150th anniversary, including the 150th Community Committee, 150th Marketing Committee and 150th Program Committee; files relating to America's Smithsonian traveling exhibition; the Birthday Party on the Mall; Smithsonian Anniversary Bell; 150th Coin; Smithsonian Flag redesign; International Speakers Program; Recognition Awards for 150th activities; as well as copies of programs from events.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 97-069, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, 150th Anniversary Program Records

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Container List

Box 1

Smithsonian 150th Logo

Box 1 of 1

150th Coordinating Committee Files (July 1996-December 1996)

Box 1 of 1

150th Community Committee

Box 1 of 1

150th Marketing Committee

Box 1 of 1

150th Program Committee

Box 1 of 1

CBS

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Anniversary Bell

Box 1 of 1

Birthday Party on the Mall (August 10-11, 1996)

Box 1 of 1

Birthday Party Poster

Box 1 of 1

Birthday Party Publicity

Box 1 of 1

Publicity Report

Box 1 of 1

Birthday Party: Thank You Party for Staff

Box 1 of 1

150th Coin

Box 1 of 1

Smithsonian Flag Redesign

Box 1 of 1

International Speakers Program

Box 1 of 1

America's Smithsonian General Publicity Materials

Box 1 of 1

London: October 1996 Events (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

America's Smithsonian: Providence Venue (August 20-September 19, 1996)

Box 1 of 1

America's Smithsonian: St. Paul Venue (October 11-November 14, 1996)

Box 1 of 1

America's Smithsonian: Los Angeles Venue (additional material)

Box 1 of 1

150th Speeches and Presentations

Box 1 of 1

150th Financial Records

Box 1 of 1

Recognition Awards for 150th Activities

Box 1 of 1

Program Committee - Member: Ellis Yochelson

Box 1 of 1

150th in the News Media (includes Washington Post Horizon section, January 10, 1996; Business Week, April 4, 1994; Washington Post Weekend, August 9, 1996)

Box 1 of 1

Copies of "Smithsonian Institution: First Day of Issue Ceremony" (stamp) program; "Opening Ceremony" program; "150th Birthday Party on the Mall" program.

Box 1 of 1

Posters of London Events

Box 1 of 1

VIARC Volunteer Tent-Worker Information

Box 1 of 1

National Board Visit to Britain, April 1996 (Accession 97-161)

Box 1 of 1

Memoranda pertaining to the financial plan of the 150th Anniversary Program and one 1996 "Smithsonian Year" publication containing an errata sheet (Accession 99-018)

Box 1 of 1

Official proclamation about the Smithsonian 150th Anniversary issued by William J. Clinton, the President of the United States of America (Accession 99-055)

Box 1 of 1

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