Reference Request
Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession 87-113
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
Project Files, 1969-1986
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: | Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction |
Title: | Project Files |
Dates: | 1969-1986 |
Quantity: | 6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) |
Collection: | Accession 87-113 |
Language of Materials: | English |
Summary: | This accession consists of receipts, blueprints, correspondence, inspectors' logs, and specifications concerning Office of Design and Construction projects. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Arts and Industries Building, Smithsonian Institution Service Center, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Museum Support Center, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Paul E. Garber Facility (Silver Hill Facility), National Museum of American History, the National Mall, National Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Renwick Gallery, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, L'Enfant Plaza offices, Freer Gallery of Art, and Barney Studio House. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of receipts, blueprints, correspondence, inspectors' logs, and specifications concerning Office of Design and Construction projects. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Arts and Industries Building, Smithsonian Institution Service Center, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Museum Support Center, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Paul E. Garber Facility (Silver Hill Facility), National Museum of American History, the National Mall, National Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Renwick Gallery, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, L'Enfant Plaza offices, Freer Gallery of Art, and Barney Studio House.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
Name
- Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
- Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Barney Studio House (Washington, D.C.)
- Cooper-Hewitt Museum
- Freer Gallery of Art
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- L'Enfant Plaza (Washington, D.C.)
- National Air and Space Museum (U.S.)
- National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility
- National Air and Space Museum (U.S.). Silver Hill Facility
- National Museum of American Art (U.S.)
- National Museum of American History (U.S.)
- National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
- National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)
- Renwick Gallery
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
- Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Smithsonian Institution Service Center (Washington, D.C.)
- Smithsonian Institution. Museum Support Center
Subject
- Architectural design
- Buildings -- Maintenance
- Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction
- Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
- Museum buildings
- Smithsonian buildings
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 87-113, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction, Project Files
Container List
Box 1
8233103 Arts and Industries Building Exterior Restoration, Phase I, January 11, 1982
8333101 Arts and Industries Building Exterior Rehabilitation, Phase II, March 1, 1983
8433101 Arts and Industries Building Exterior Rehabilitation, Phase III, September 14, 1983
8533101 Arts and Industries Building Exterior Rehabilitation, Phase IV, December 15, 1984
8572104/8572102 Upgrade of Fire Alarm System and Archives Smoke Detection, Smithsonian Institution Service Center (SISC), 1985-1986
8233105 Feasibility Study of Utility Tunnel, Arts and Industries Building, 1982-1983
8545109 Vibrating Water Line, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), 1985
8439103 Conservation Analytical Laboratory (CAL) Modifications, Museum Support Center (MSC), 1984
8539104 Drain Pit Vent, Pod 3, MSC, 1985
8535103 Arnold Groenhoff Photo Exhibit, National Air and Space Museum (NASM), 1984
8535102 Preservation of the Wright Flyer Exhibit, NASM, 1984
8231103 Accelerated Design, 1981-1983 - National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
8231106 HVAC Renovation, National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1982
8131103 HVAC Modification, NMNH, 1979-1983
8438110 New Gas Service for Buildings 22 and 23, Paul E. Garber Facility (PGF), NASM, 1984
8230105 Cold Storage Room Improvements, National Museum of American History (NMAH), 1969-1984
8538107 Conservation of Sprinkler Systems, PGF, 1985 (Silver Hill)
8435137 Installation of Fans in the Cafeteria Restrooms, 3rd Floor, NASM, 1984-1985
8435126 Buildings 22 and 23 Heaters, PGF, NASM, 1984
8635104/8235105 Restroom Ventilation, NASM, 1985
8435107 Installation of Sewage Line, NASM, 1983-1984
8670110 Mail Order Division Warehouse, 1986 - National Mall
Box 2
8534121 Fire Protection Phase II, National Museum of American Art (NMAA)/National Portrait Gallery (NPG), 1985-1986
8534118 Fire Protection Phase I, NMAA/NPG, 1984-1985
8330104 Roof Replacement, Phase II, NMAH, 1984-1985 (4 folders)
8334160 West Entry Modifications, NMAA/NPG, 1984-1985
7534209 Metro Repairs, NMAA/NPG, 1985
8633103 Tunnel Asbestos Abatement, Arts and Industries Building, 1985-1986
8233103 Exterior Resoration, Quadrants 1 and II, Arts and Industries Building, 1982-1986
8533107 Modification to SI Magazine Offices, Arts and Industries Building, 1985
8533120 Asbestos Wiring Removal, Discovery Theater, Arts and Industries Building, 1984-1986
8433115 Office of Membership and Development (OMD) Office Automation, Arts and Industries Building, 1984-1985
8432120 East and West Gutter Renovation, Smithsonian Institution (SI) Building, 1985
8531118 Room 419-B Wall Demolition, NMNH, 1985
8331101 Fire Protection, Phase VII, NMNH, 1983-1985 (2 folders)
Box 3
8331101 Fire Protection, Phase VII, NMNH, 1983-1985 (4 folders)
8434104 Fire Protection Improvements Study, NMAA/NPG, 1984-1985
8544102 Road Repairs and Improvements, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), 1984-1985
8431107 Fire Protection, Phase IX, NMNH, 1984-1985 (2 folders)
8536107 Treasures from the Land, Renwick Gallery, 1985
8436109 Tibetan Yak in Arts and Crafts, Renwick Gallery, 1984
8636103 Russian Exhibition, Renwick Gallery, 1986
8536101 Material Evidence Exhibit, Renwick Gallery, 1984-1985
8536102 Anni Albers Exhibit, Renwick Gallery, 1984-1985
8436108 Chicago Furniture Exhibition, Renwick Gallery, 1984
8436104 Edward Colonna Exhibition, Renwick Gallery, 1983-1984
8436103 Textile Techniques Exhibition, Renwick Gallery, 1983-1984
8545113 Bequest Storage Areas, HMSG, 1985
8545112 Turrell Details/Directions '86 Exhibit, HMSG, 1985
8545108 Ring Exhibition, HMSG, 1985
8445109 Jim Dine Exhibit, HMSG, 1984
8545106 Italian Exhibition, HMSG, 1985
8546101 Renaissance Exhibit, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (ANM), 1985
8446104 Black Women Exhibit, ANM, 1984
8446103 Black Wings Exhibition, ANM, 1984
8548129 The Modern Spirit: Glass from Finland, Cooper-Hewitt Museum (CHM), 1985
8548125 Newcomb Pottery, CHM, 1985
8548124 Hollywood Exhibit, CHM, 1986
8548123 Hungarian Metalwork, CHM, 1985
8548122 Bon Voyage Exhibit, CHM, 1985-1986
8548120 La Nijinska, CHM, 1985-1986
8548119 Toys from Nuremberg Toy Museum, CHM, 1985-1986
8548118 Memphis/Milano Exhibit, CHM 1985-1986
8448117 Press Office Modifications/Miller House, CHM, 1984
8448114 13 New Case Fronts, CHM, 1984
8448112 Tiepolo Etchings Exhibit, CHM, 1983-1985
8448111 Samplers Exhibition, CHM, 1984
8448110 John DeCesare Exhibition, CHM, 1983-1984
8448106 Jewelry from the Walters Collection, CHM, 1983-1984
8448108 Design in the Service of Tea Exhibit, CHM, 1983-1984
8448107 Damask Exhibit, CHM, 1983-1984
8448105 Art Pottery, CHM, 1983-1984
8448104 Calendars, CHM, 1983-1984
Box 4
8448103 European Illustration, CHM, 1983-1984
8470105 Improvements to the Mail Order Division Warehouse, 1984-1985 - National Mall
8375104 Smithsonian Standard Specifications, 1985-1986 - L'Enfant Plaza
8445104 Handrail Replacement, HMSG, 1984-1985
8548114 Miller House, 1985 - Cooper-Hewitt Museum
8438114 Building D Modifications, PGF, 1985 (2 folders) - Silver Hill
8330104 Roof Replacement Inspection Services, NMAH, 1984-1985
8537102 Modifications to Galleries 6, 6A, 7, Freer Gallery of Art (FGA), 1985
8236103 Basement Fire Sprinkler System, Renwick Gallery, 1984-1985
8534119 Matthew Brady Imperial Prints, NPG, 1985
8534120 Martha Jackson Exhibit, NMAA, 1985
8534125 Gallery 121 Consultation, NPG, 1985
8534128 Hogue Exhibit, NMAA, 1985
8534127 Family Portrait Prints, NPG, 1985
8534130 Recent Acquisitions Exhibit, NMAA, 1985
8534131 Modifications to Galleries 3b and 3c, NMAA, 1985
8534133 Remodeling of Galleries 2D, 2E, 2F, NMAA, 1985
8534134 Peter A. Juley and Son Collection, NMAA, 1985
8534138 Gaston Lachaise Exhibit, NPG, 1985
8534135 Stair No. 7 Track Lighting, NMAA, 1985
8534140 Recent Accessions, NMAA, 1985
8534141 Director's Office Modifications, NMAA, 1985
8534144 Improvement of Director's Office, NMAA, 1985
8534146 Armature Shop, NPG, 1985
8534148 Reinstallation of Washington Room, NPG, 1985
8534149 Matthew Brady Imperial Prints, NPG, 1985
8634101 Romaine Brooks Exhibit, NMAA, 1985
8634102 Art of New Mexico, NMAA, 1985-1986
8634104 George Elbert Burr Graphic Art, NMAA, 1985
8634105 Patent Office History, NPG, 1985-1986
8634109 Auguste Edouarte Reinstallation, NPG, 1985
8634110 John Frazer Sculpture, NPG, 1985
8634111 Masterpieces of Time: Wendell Castle Clocks, Renwick Gallery, 1985
8634115 Clara Sipprell Exhibit, NPG, 1985
8334161 Office Space Room 172, NMAA, 1983
8434106 National Academy of Design - Genthe Exhibition, NPG, 1983
8434107 China Trade Exhibit, NPG, 1983
8434108 Recent Acquisitions, NPG, 1983
8434110 Modifications to Rooms 179-181, NMAA, 1986
8434111 Field and Indiana Exhibitions, NMAA, 1984
8434112 Musicians in Caricature Exhibit, NPG, 1983-1984
8434113 Erastus Salisbury Field Exhibit, NPG, 1983-1984
8434114 Modifications to Room 152, NMAA, 1983-1985
8434117 Eugenie Gershoy: Fantasy and Imagination Exhibition, NMAA, 1984
8434119 G Street Banners, NMAA, 1984
8434120 Remove Air Vents, NMAA, 1984-1985
8434121 Suspension System for 24 Lines, NMAA, 1984
Box 5
8434124 Booth Tarkington Exhibit, NPG, 1984
8434125 Room 185 Modifications, NPG, 1984
8434128 Charles Martin Conlan Exhibition, NPG, 1984
8434132 Sharing Traditions: Five Black Artists in 19th Century America, NMAA, 1984
8434134 Miguel Covarrubias Exhibit, NPG, 1984
8534101 Indian Peace Medals in America, NPG, 1984
8534103 Life: The Second Decade Exhibit, NMAA, 1984
8434129 Pastel Portraits Exhibition, Barney Studio House, 1984
8434136 Thomas Paine Exhibit, NPG, 1984
8434138 Homage to Franz Kline Exhibit, NMAA, 1984
8534104 Zoo to Art Exhibition, NMAA, 1984
8534107 Women in Time Exhibit, NPG, 1984
8534111 Creation and Renewal Exhibition, NMAA, 1984-1985
8534112 Intern Program Office, NMAA, 1984-1985
8534113 William West and Chester Harding Exhibitions, NPG, 1984-1985
8631106 Modifications to Marine Systems Lab, NMNH, 1985-1986
8431120 Waldo Schmitt Conference Room, NMNH, 1984-1985
8431119 Trilobites Exhibit, NMNH, 1985
8431121 Botany Department Space Study, NMNH, 1984-1985
8431127 Film Archives Relocation, NMNH, 1985
8531103 Conversion of Multi-user Space, Department of Botany, NMNH, 1984
8531102 Hall 5 Demolition, NMNH, 1984
8531116 Northwest Coast Indian Mask Case, NMNH, 1985
8531119 75th Anniversary Exhibit, NMNH, 1985
8531122 Lunar Geology Hall, NMNH, 1985
8531127 40' Shark Jaw, NMNH, 1985; 8535127 Tooling Up for Space, NASM, 1985
8531138 Global Volcanism Program Office, NMNH, 1985; 8535126 Reception Room Art, NASM, 1985
8631110 Gem Shop, NMNH, 1986
8431118 Anthropology Department Redesign, NMNH, 1984
8634129 American Figure Prints from the Washington Print Club, NMAA, 1986
8634131 Unknown Territory, NMAA, 1986
8431116 National Anthropological Archives (NAA) Space Reorganization, NMNH, 1984
8634113 Patrick Ireland: Drawings 1965-1985, NMAA, 1985-1986
8634116 Symbols and Ceremonies: Pueblo Indian Watercolors, NMAA, 1985-1986
8634118 George and Martha Washington Reinstallation, NPG, 1985-1986
8634119 Davey Crockett Exhibit, NPG, 1986
8634120 Art of Turned Bowls, Renwick Gallery, 1986
8634123 Still Lifes: Henry Lee McFee, NMAA, 1986
8732101 Upgrade Boiler Room Lighting, SI Building, 1986
8433115 OMD Office Automation, Arts and Industries Building, 1984-1985
8533111 Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Electrical Circuits, Arts and Industries Building, 1984-1985
8235106 Emergency Power and Lighting System, NASM, 1981-1985
8535122 Modification to Langley Theater, NASM, 1985
8435131 Christmas Decorations Phase II and III, NASM, 1984-1985
8534109 Construct Office Room 172, NMAA/NPG, 1983-1985
8534139 Automation Cabling, NMAA.NPG, 1955-1986
8634126 Vacuum Table Electric, NMAA, 1986
8634125 Rickey Sculpture, NMAA, 1986
8631113 Exhibit Shop Improvement, NMNH, 1986
8632111 Vending Machine Electric and Plumbing, SI Building, 1986
8632105 Commons Electrical Modifications, SI Building, 1985
8675104 Electrical Change Room 2700, L'Enfant Plaza, 1986
8775101 Folklife Computer Electrical Room 2600, L'Enfant Plaza, 1986
8538103 Building 14 Lacquer Thinner Storage Tank, Silver Hill, 1984-1985
8330157 Ventilation, Film Processing Room CB035, NMAH, 1983
8439105 Meteorite Storage Modifications, MSC, 1983-1984
8430105 Installation of Central Vacuum System in Room CB041, NMAH, 1983-1984
8531115 Installation of Odor Exhaust Hood in Room 350, NMNH, 1985
8439120 Exhaust Ventilation in Room F-2004, MSC, 1984-1985
8431131 New Exhaust Ventilation in Room W628, NMNH, 1984-1985
8531106 Vestiges of the Beginnings, NMNH, 1984-1985
8534143 Air Supply Room 180, NMAA, 1985
8572103 Modifications to Office of Exhibits Central (OEC) Compressed Air System, SISC, 1985
8538102 Building 13 Silk Screen Exhaust System, PGF, 1984-1985
8535112 Renovate Room P701, NASM, 1984-1985
8430121 Ventilation for Air Brush Work, Room CB039, NMAH, 1984-1985
8539105 Textile Lab Exhaust Hood, CAL, MSC, 1986
8631108 Room W110 Exhaust System, NMNH, 1986
8630101 Office of Printing and Photographic Services (OPPS) Photo Lab Hot Water Backup, NMAH, 1985-1986
8645101 Photo Lab Ventilation Improvement, HMSG, 1985
8644101 Visitor's Center Sidewalk, SERC, 1985-1986
8545101 Plaza Repairs, HMSG, 1985
8544103 Laboratory Floor Covering, SERC, 1985-1986
Box 6
8444102 Roof Replacement, Old Dominion Building, SERC, 1984-1985; 8544102 Road Repairs and Improvement, Edgewater, MD, 1986
8539107 Enlargement of Rear Parking Lot, MSC, 1985-1986
8534147 Recaulking of Joints on Horizontal Surfaces of the 7th and G Street Entrances, NMAA/NPG, 1985
8534124 Patent Pending Water Leak, NMAA/NPG, 1985-1986
8534114 Mechanical Door Operator, NMAA/NPG, 1984-1985
8434127 Replacement of Garage Door, NMAA/NPG, 1984-1985
7534209 Proposed Projects for Metro Damage Funds, 1982-1985 - NMAA/NPG
8434122 Curatorial Offices, Peale Papers, History Office, NPG, 1984-1986; 8534122 Utilization of Metro Funds, 1986
8434118 Stairway Lift, NPG, 1984
8432120 Common Gutter Replacement, SI Building, 1984-1985
8331103 Renovation of South Entrance Gates, NMNH, 1982-1984
8530108 Terrace Repair, NMAH, 1985
8330141 Consolidation of Six Projects - Basement and Third Floor, NMAH, 1983-1984
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