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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 06-192

Smithsonian Institution. Office of Symposia and Seminars

Symposia and Seminars Records, 1969-1980

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Office of Symposia and Seminars
Title:Symposia and Seminars Records
Dates:1969-1980
Quantity:3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Collection:Accession 06-192
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Wilton S. Dillon, Director, documenting the planning and execution of symposia and seminars sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. Symposia and seminars documented in this accession include "D. C. Research Seminar on Popular Culture," "Kin and Communities: The Peopling of America," and "The United States in the World." Some records also document the general history of the Office of Symposia and Seminars. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, planning documents, flyers, papers, biographical information on presenters, participant lists, schedules, handouts, proposals, clippings, press packets, calls for papers, budgets, photographs, and related materials.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Wilton Dillon, Director, documenting the planning and execution of symposia and seminars sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. Symposia and seminars documented in this accession include "D. C. Research Seminar on Popular Culture," "Kin and Communities: The Peopling of America," and "The United States in the World." Some records also document the general history of the Office of Symposia and Seminars. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, planning documents, flyers, papers, biographical information on presenters, participant lists, schedules, handouts, proposals, clippings, press packets, calls for papers, budgets, photographs, and related materials.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-192, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Symposia and Seminars, Symposia and Seminars Records

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Container List

Box 1

Children's Programs, 1968-1978

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"Popular Culture," D.C. Research Seminar, 1969-1970 (2 folders)

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"Popular Culture" - Photographs

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"Popular Culture" - Articles

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"Popular Culture" - Correspondence

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"Popular Culture" - Announcements

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"Popular Culture" - Working Papers

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"Popular Culture" - Vitae

Box 1 of 3

"Popular Culture" - Fund Raising Requests

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"Popular Culture" - Participants

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"Kin and Communities" - Mondale, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - McLain Family Band, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Albert Maysles, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Liaison Group, 1974-1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Leichter

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"Kin and Communities" - Yule Kilcher, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Invitations

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"Kin and Communities" - Interested People, 1976-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Inquiries, 1976-1980

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"Kin and Communities" - Hotels and Accommodations

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"Kin and Communities" - Graphics, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Fund Raising Letters, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Fred Peterson, 1976-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Planning, 1977

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Box 2

"Kin and Communities" - Programs, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Questionnaire

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"Kin and Communities" - Hirshhorn Exhibit, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - History and Technology Exhibit, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Family Folklore, 1974

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"Kin and Communities" - Family History, 1973-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Family Reunions, 1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Film Festival, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Films and Books, 1975-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Finance, 1976-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Advisors, 1974-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Aging, 1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Alabama Oral History Project

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"Kin and Communities" - Associates, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Book, 1975-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Brochure, 1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Budget, 1975-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Carter, 1976-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Congressional, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Non-Expert, Small Town, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Requests, Transcripts, and Publications, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Responses to Inquiries, 1974-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Philadelphia History Project, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Policy, 1975-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Accommodations

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"Kin and Communities" - National Retired Teachers Association, 1974-1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Schedule, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Smithsonian Responses, 1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Smithsonian-American University Family History Project, 1974-1975

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"Kin and Communities" - Slide Show, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Special Events, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Stamp, 1976

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Box 3

"Kin and Communities," Bicentennial Symposium Program, 1974-1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Techniques of Studying Contemporary and Historical Families, June 14-15, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Volunteers and Courtesy Thank-yous

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"Kin and Communities" - Warner, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Xerox Center, 1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Zoo Picnic, 1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Preliminary Planning, 1975-1976

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"Kin and Communities" - Family Policy Forum

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"Kin and Communities" - Related Programs, 1976-1977

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"Kin and Communities" - Resources and Other Symposia (3 folders)

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"Kin and Communities" - Paper and Picture Requests, 1977-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Opening Ceremony Cassette Project, 1977-1978

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"Kin and Communities" - Proposal

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"Kin and Communities" - Senator Scott, 1978

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"Kin and Communities" -Draft Information Release

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Purpose Statement

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General Personnel Matters, 1978

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Stuart Eizenstat, 1979

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Torch Article - Appointment of Wilton Dillon, January 1969

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Symposia and Seminars, FY 1976

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Clippings Sample, 1976

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"The United States in the World, 1976," International Conference, September 27-October 1, 1976, Washington, D.C., Press Packet

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"The United States in the World" - Press

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"The United States in the World" - Comments

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"The United States in the World" - Transportation Services

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"The United States in the World" - Orientation Letter

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"The United States in the World" - Participants

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"The United States in the World" - Schedule

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"The United States in the World" - Speakers

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"The United States in the World" - Participant Correspondence

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"The United States in the World" - Call for Papers

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