Exhibition Records, 1970-1972

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the development and execution of "Drugs: A Special Exhibition", which opened in 1972 during the tenure of Robert Angus Brooks. The exhibition explored societies perceptions, use, and misuse of drugs throughout history. Materials include correspondence; memoranda; notes; scripts; newspaper clippings; press releases; and background information.

Subject

  • Brooks, Robert A (Robert Angus) 1920-1976
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of the Under Secretary
  • Drugs: A Special Exhibition (1972: Washington, D.C.)

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

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1970
  • 1970-1972

Topic

  • Museums
  • Museum exhibits

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00553

Physical description

.75 cu. ft. processed holdings

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