Reference Request
Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 04-079
National Museum of American History. Department of Collections Management Services
Exhibition Records, 1971-1998
Collection Overview
| General Information About This Collection | |
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| Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
| Creator: | National Museum of American History. Department of Collections Management Services |
| Title: | Exhibition Records |
| Dates: | 1971-1998 |
| Quantity: | 11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes) |
| Collection: | Accession 04-079 |
| Language of Materials: | English |
| Summary: | This accession consists of records that document the planning, maintenance, and deinstallation of "1876: A Centennial Exhibition" at the Arts and Industries Building. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Robert M. Vogel, Head Curator of the exhibition; William F. Miner, Project Manager, c. 1974-1978; Jon D. Freshour, Collections Manager, c. 1975-1979; Francis D. Roche, Collections Manager, c. 1979-1984; Melodie S. Kosmacki, Collections Manager, c. 1984-1991; and Margaret Grandine, Collections Manager, c. 1995- . Records also consist of exhibition planning and object information; photographs, contact sheets, slides, and negatives of objects, exhibition, and deinstallation process; visitor comments; contracts; exhibition maintenance information; deinstallation plans; budget summaries; information pertaining to conservation of objects, environmental management, and label installation project; brochures; and news releases. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the planning, maintenance, and deinstallation of 1876: A Centennial Exhibition at the Arts and Industries Building. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Robert M. Vogel, Head Curator of the exhibition; William F. Miner, Project Manager, c. 1974-1978; Jon D. Freshour, Collections Manager, c. 1975-1979; Francis D. Roche, Collections Manager, c. 1979-1984; Melodie S. Kosmacki, Collections Manager, c. 1984-1991; and Margaret Grandine, Collections Manager, c. 1995- . Records also consist of exhibition planning and object information; photographs, contact sheets, slides, and negatives of objects, exhibition, and deinstallation process; visitor comments; contracts; exhibition maintenance information; deinstallation plans; budget summaries; information pertaining to conservation of objects, environmental management, and label installation project; brochures; and news releases.
Index Terms
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Name
- 1876: A Centennial Exhibition (Exhibition) (1976: Washington, D.C.)
- Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Freshour, Jon D.
- Grandine, Margaret
- Kosmacki, Melodie S.
- Miner, William F.
- Roche, Francis D.
- Vogel, Robert M.
Subject
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-079, National Museum of American History. Department of Collections Management Services, Exhibition Records
Container List
Box 1
Allen County Museum, 1975-1976
Bevin Brothers Exhibition Case, 1974
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 1976
Detroit Historical Society, 1976
Fieldcrest, 1975
Flynn and Emrich Company, 1974
Fraley, Frederick, 1976
Garbow, Geraldine H., 1976
Glissman, Edna, 1976
Grand Rapids Public Museum, 1976
Henry Ford Museum, 1975
Hinderer, Carl F., 1976
Holman Bible Case, 1975
Kingman Museum of Natural History, 1976
Knowlton, Frank, 1975
Michigan State University, 1976
Martin, C.F., 1976
National Collection of Fine Arts, 1975
Norfolk Museums Service, 1976
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1975
Ross, Ben, 1975
Seibert, James, 1976
Vail, Edgar, 1976
Division of Community Life: Accessions, 1978
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Historical Collections, 1977
Colgate-Palmolive Company, 1978-1979
Arts & Industries Building: Rotunda Lighting, 1975-1980
Statue of Liberty, 1974
Christmas Program, 1976
Restoration Projects, 1973-1976
Temporary Removal of Objects, 1981
Shipments: New York City and Buffalo, 1977-1978
Letters to Sources, 1974
Possible Programs, 1976
Object Research, 1975
Exhibition Planning, 1971-1974
Correspondence re: Cases and Platforms, 1975-1976
Exhibition Horticultural Work, 1975-1976
Smislova and Associates, 1975
Transfers to Production Lab, 1976
Procedures and Guidelines, 1981
Protection and Security, 1975
Exhibition Signs, 1979-1981
Orchestrion Recording Project, 1976-1978
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition [three folders]
Fine Arts and Sculpture, 1974-1975
Agriculture Objects, 1975
Ames Shovel Company (includes photographs), 1976
USS Antietam Model Restoration, 1974
Cast Iron Store Fronts
Butterick Case, 1975-1976
Camel Sculptures, 1975
Steam Boilers
Ceramics and Glass, 1974-1976
Clocks, 1976
Education Docent Program, 1976
Dried Flowers Display
Swedish Contribution to Exhibition, 1975
Box 2
Electrical Units, 1977
Fire-Fighting Objects, 1975-1976
Furniture, 1974-1975 [two folders]
Glassware, 1974-1976
Graphic Arts, 1974-1975
Grindstone Column
Hand Tools
Holman Bible Exhibit, 1975
American Indian Photographs
Lighthouse Lens, 1975
Manufacturing, 1972-1975
Maritime Objects, 1974
Medical Sciences, 1974-1976
Miriam Webster
Musical Instruments, 1975
Division of Naval History, 1975
Patent Office
Paintings, 1975
Photography, 1974-1976 [two folders]
Potter Press, 1976
Scientific Apparatus (photographs)
Sewing Machines, 1974
Silver, 1978
Small Engines, 1977
Smithsonian, 1975
Snediker & Carr Pavilion, 1976
Sporting Arms, 1975
States Exhibits, 1975-1976
Textiles, 1974
Transportation, 1974-1976
War Department, 1975
Wooton Desk
Women's Pavilion, 1978 [two folders]
Cynthia Cole, 1975
Photographs: South Hall Objects, c. 1982
Box 3
Photographs: South Hall Objects, c. 1982 [two folders]
Photographs: East Hall Objects, c. 1982 [three folders]
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Staff, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Lighthouse, 1990 [two folders]
Slides: South Hall Takedown - USS Antietam Model, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Natural History - Indian Artifacts, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Natural History - Fishes, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Natural History - Minerals, 1990 [two folders]
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Natural History - Birds, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Natural History - Mammals, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Armed Forces Artillery Shells, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Armed Forces Uniforms, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Armed Forces Artillery, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Armed Forces Flags, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Ship Models, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Physical Science, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/American History - Engineering, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Mercury Removal, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Rodman Gun, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Totem Poles, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown - Patent Models, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Graphic Arts, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Transportation, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Extractive Industries, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Domestic Life, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Textiles, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Medical Science, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Engineering, 1990
Slides: South Hall Takedown/Patent Models - Electricity, 1990
Photographs: South Hall Takedown - USS Antietam Model, 1990
Photographs: South Hall Takedown, 1990
Photographs: South Hall Takedown - Mercury Removal, 1990
Box 4
Contact Sheets and Negatives: Exhibition Objects [eighteen folders]
Arts & Industries Building: Long Range Exhibition Planning, 1976
Arts & Industries Building: Accidents Involving Roof, 1979
Arts & Industries Building: Roof Leaks, 1977-1984
Arts & Industries Building: Roof Repair, 1977-1979 [three folders]
Arts & Industries Building: Specimen Removal during Roof Repair, 1976-1978
Facilities Planning and Engineering Services: Correspondence, 1975-1976
Exhibition Planning, 1975-1977 [two folders]
Arts & Industries Building: Air Compressor Installation, 1974-1975
Paul N. Perrot: Correspondence, 1973-1976
Exhibition Operating Schedule, 1976-1978
Pittcon Industries, Inc., 1975
National Museum of History and Technology: Space Issue, 1974-1977
Arts & Industries Building: Inspection Reports, 1972-1975
Completed Contracts, 1974-1975
Davis Organ: Move Contract, 1989
Working Contracts, 1975-1976 [two folders]
Office of Horticulture, 1979-1980
National Museum of History and Technology: Division Returns, 1977
Specimen Returns to Owners, 1978
Jon D. Freshour, Collections Manager: Correspondence, 1975-1979 [two folders]
Box 5
Francis D. Roche, Collections Manager: Correspondence, 1979-1981
Installation Planning, 1974-1977 [four folders]
Armed Freedom Move, 1979
Correspondence (general), 1989-1991
Silver Hill Space, 1990
Conservation (general), 1990-1993
Conservation: Cleaning Program, 1992-1993
Exhibition Maintenance, 1984-1991
Environmental Management, 1990-1996
Project Archives, 1991
Visitor Comments, 1990-1992 [two folders]
Visitor Comments, 1993 [two folders]
Visitor Comments, 1994-1995 [two folders]
Visitor Comments, 1996-1997
Exhibition Brochure, 1991
Exhibition Checklist, 1997
Exhibition Walk-through Instructions
Incoming Correspondence re: Exhibition, 1990-1993
Condition Reports, 1990-1991
Exhibit Hall Map
Insurance Registers, 1993-1997
Damage Reports, 1997
Prop List, 1994
Box 6
Loan Listings, 1991-1992 [two folders]
Loan Return Project, 1994-1996 [two folders]
Loan Resolution Summary, 1995-1996
Loan Correspondence, 1981, 1991
Exhibition Interpretation Group, 1993
Arts & Industries Building: Painting Project, 1992
Special Exhibition Fund, 1992-1993
Completed Projects, 1992-1993
Exhibition Security, 1990-1997
1876 Collections Emergency Plan, 1986-1992
Exhibition Research, c. 1991-1995
Handouts
Arts & Industries Building: Repair and Restoration, 1991-1992
Arts & Industries Building: National Museum of American History (NMAH) Space Requirements, 1991-1994
Arts & Industries Building: North Hall Dismantling Project, 1995-1996
Label Installation Project, 1996 [three folders]
Box 7
Exhibition Painting Project, 1996-1997
Distribution Transactions, 1996
Plan for Dismantling Exhibition, 1996-1997 [four folders]
Exhibition Restructuring Project: Budget, 1996-1997
Slides: Siam Objects/Natural History, 1995
Slides: Turkey and Japan Objects/Natural History, 1995
Slides: China Objects/Natural History, 1995
Slides: Arkansas Objects and Canoe Models/Natural History, 1995
Slides: Collins Axes, 1994
Slides: Ward's Natural Science and Barry Objects, 1994
Slides: Shenandoah National Park Objects, 1994
Slides: West Virginia, Iowa, and Tobacco Bell Objects, 1994
Slides: McDonald Sculpture and Michigan Tech Objects, 1994-1995
Slides: Gibson Flatware, Lubus, and Old Colony Historical Society Objects, 1994
Slides: Fletcher Library, Anne Arundel, and Mississippi Museum Objects, 1994
Slides: Michigan Historical Museum, McKinna Vase, Sugar Bell, and Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission, 1994
Slides: Clinton Brushes, Oglebay Mansion, and Centennial Wagon, 1991-1994
Slides: Objects Returned to Museums, 1994
Slides: Objects Returned to Scott & Hoffman, 1994
Slides: Damage to Codman & Shurtleff Case, Wood Mortising Machine, and Furniture Platforms, 1991
Slides: Exhibition Signs Destroyed at Suitland Hill
Slides: Exhibition Objects (general), 1995 [two folders]
Slides: 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Summer 1991
Photographs: 1876 Centennial Exhibition, January 1992
Photographs: Exhibition Objects, 1992-1995
Contact Sheets and Negatives: Exhibition Objects
Registrarial Procedures for Exhibition, 1975-1980
Damage Reports, 1980-1990
Conservation Review, 1983
Office and Storage Relocation, 1988-1989
Melodie S. Kosmacki: Collections Manager Projects, 1981-1987
Doulton/Union Porcelain, 1982-1983
Long-range Planning for Exhibition, 1981-1982
Arts & Industries Building: Asbestos Removal Project, 1983-1984
MicroLCIS Location Abbreviations, 1990
Public Inquiries re: Exhibition/Objects, 1980-1989
Orchestrion, 1982-1987
Box 8
Cooper-Hewitt Museum: Patent Models, 1983
University of Minnesota, 1987
Centennial Post, 1978-1982
Budget, 1982-1983
Gift of the State of Indiana, 1988
Exhibition Inventory, 1981-1983
States Exhibit Objects
Security Storage Company, 1978
Collectibles Insurance, 1983-1984
Flags and Banners, 1974
Office Space Renovation Project, 1981
Smithsonian World: Filming of Exhibit, 1985-1988
News Releases re: Exhibition, 1976
Interpretive Program, 1988
Security Issues, 1977-1984 [two folders]
Photographs: Exhibition Floor, 1982
Exhibition Takedown Plan, 1994
East Hall Exhibition Takedown, 1989-1997
Bethlehem Affiliation Project, 1998
Great Victorian Exhibition Proposal, 1990
Correspondence, 1990
Exhibition Space Meeting, 1981
Exhibition Takedown: Budget Issues, 1988-1993
Virginia Lee Pledger: Condition Report, 1990
Exhibition Cases, 1973-1974
Mineral Specimens, 1975
Specimen Master List, 1985 [five folders]
Box 9
Object Index Cards: East Hall
Object Index Cards: West Hall
Object Index Cards: South Hall Returns, 1990 [eight folders]
Object Index Cards: Returns (general), 1994-1997 [three folders]
Box 10
Object Index Cards: Returns (general), 1994-1997 [four folders]
Object Index Cards: Returns (general), c. 1976-1990 [seven folders]
Box 11
Object Index Cards: Returns (general), c. 1976-1990
Object Index Cards: Props/Problems, c. 1989-1990
Object Index Cards: Unnumbered and Rejects [five folders]
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