Special Events Records, 1980-1994

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Print
 

Summary

Consists of records documenting National Museum of Natural History special events, including receptions and exhibition openings, during the tenures of Directors Richard S. Fiske, 1980-1985; James C. Tyler, Acting Director, 1985, 1988; Robert S. Hoffmann, 1985-1988; and Frank Talbot, 1988-1994. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, planning and implementation documents, press sheets, logistical records, guest lists, itineraries, ephemera, and photographs.

Subject

  • Fiske, Richard S
  • Tyler, James C. 1935-
  • Hoffmann, Robert S
  • Talbot, Frank

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Chronologic by event and unarranged

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1980
  • 1980-1994

Restrictions & Rights

Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details

Topic

Natural history museums

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Brochures
  • Color photographs
  • Clippings

Local number

SIA RS00018

Physical description

  • 5 cu. ft. processed holdings
  • 7 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings

Full Record

View Full Record