Exhibition Records, 1956-1980

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Summary

Consists of records documenting exhibition planning, development and production activities in the Division of Physical Sciences at the National Museum of American History, and when the museum was known as the National Museum of History and Technology and the Museum of History and Technology, respectively. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; proposals; floor plans; drawings; scripts; meeting agendas and minutes; and photographs.

Subject

  • National Museum of History and Technology
  • Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)

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

Unarranged

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1956
  • 1956-1980

Topic

  • Chemistry
  • Art
  • Scientific apparatus and instruments
  • Physical sciences
  • Science
  • Exhibitions
  • Mathematics
  • Museums
  • History
  • Mathematics--History
  • Physical sciences--History
  • Museums--Collection management
  • Chemistry--History
  • Art and science
  • Museum curators

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Black-and-white photographs
  • Floor plans
  • Drawings

Local number

SIA RS00434

Physical description

  • .75 cu. ft. processed holdings
  • .75 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
  • Oversize materials processed holdings

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