James Smithson Bicentennial Records, 1964-1966

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the planning and execution of events associated with the celebration, in 1965, of the Bicentennial of the birth of its founding benefactor, James Smithson. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, invitations, itineraries, photographs, logistical information, sketches, budget information, planning notes, and clippings.

Subject

  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • Smithsonian Institution Administration

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

Alphabetic by subject

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1964
  • 1964-1966

Topic

  • Museums
  • Advertising
  • Special events
  • Museums--Administration
  • Special events--Marketing

Form/Genre

  • Black-and-white photographs
  • Clippings
  • Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00778

Physical description

18 cu. ft. processed holdings

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