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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 11-186

Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Public Service

Subject Files, circa 1980-1994

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Public Service
Title:Subject Files
Dates:circa 1980-1994
Quantity:1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Collection:Accession 11-186
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of Ralph Rinzler, Director, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, 1978-1983; Assistant Secretary for Public Service, 1984-1989, and Assistant Secretary Emeritus, 1990-1994. Topics include surveys, special events, audiovisual program development, folklife programs, external relations, and exhibitions. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting materials, clippings, images, external newsletters, information files, and related materials.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of Ralph Rinzler, Director, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, 1978-1983; Assistant Secretary for Public Service, 1984-1989, and Assistant Secretary Emeritus, 1990-1994. Topics include surveys, special events, audiovisual program development, folklife programs, external relations, and exhibitions. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting materials, clippings, images, external newsletters, information files, and related materials.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-186, Smithsonian Institution, Assistant Secretary for Public Service, Subject Files

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Container List

Box 1

Ralph Rinzler Photographs, 1980 and undated

Box 1 of 2

Correspondence, 1980-1991

Box 1 of 2

Correspondence, 1991-1994

Box 1 of 2

Miscellaneous Reports, Newsletters, Correspondence, etc., 1989-1992 [Folklife Programs and Exhibits]

Box 1 of 2

Miscellaneous, 1990-1994 [Folklife Festival, Folkways, and General Information Files]

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, January-April 1984

Box 1 of 2

Correspondence, May-September 1984 [Professional Correspondence]

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, October-December 1984

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, January-March 1985

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, April-December 1985

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, January-June 1986

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, June-December 1986

Box 1 of 2

Clippings About New Smithsonian Institution Museums Opening on the Mall and Secretary Adams, 1984-1987

Box 1 of 2

Correspondence Requesting Ralph's Support/Input Regarding Events/Projects, 1987

Box 1 of 2

Ralph's Letters of Recommendation Correspondence, 1987

Box 1 of 2

Professional Correspondence, 1988

Box 1 of 2

Correspondence, 1989

Box 1 of 2

Business Cards Given to Ralph Rinzler

Box 1 of 2

National Museum of Natural History - A Management Agenda: Final Report, March 1987

Box 1 of 2

Quincentenary at Smithsonian, 1989 [Planning]

Box 1 of 2

Audiovisual, 1982-1985 [Development and Survey/Catalogue]

Box 1 of 2

Box 2

National Science Resources Center - Advisory Board Meeting, 1989

Box 2 of 2

House Resolution 1570 Authorizing Establishment of African-American Heritage Museum, 1986-1989

Box 2 of 2

National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive Educational Technologies, 1988-1989

Box 2 of 2

Miscellaneous, 1989-1990 [Smithsonian Files and Multimedia]

Box 2 of 2

Photonegatives by Ralph of Florida (Bonnet House, Evelyn Bartlett Paintings), 1989

Box 2 of 2

1984 Smithsonian Institution Diplomatic Dinner

Box 2 of 2

Xerox Meeting, October 1989

Box 2 of 2

Smithsonian African American Association, 1989

Box 2 of 2

National African American Heritage Museum, 1989

Box 2 of 2

Papers, 1989 [Media Activities]

Box 2 of 2

Miscellaneous Notes and Letters, 1989 [Budget and Collaborative Programs]

Box 2 of 2

Museum of the American Indian, 1989

Box 2 of 2

James Smithson/National Associates Board Dinner, September 22, 1989

Box 2 of 2

Smithsonian Publications Council, 1988

Box 2 of 2

Description of Visitors to the International Gallery, 1987

Box 2 of 2

Margaret Thompson Audiovisual Correspondence, 1983

Box 2 of 2

Board of Regents Meeting, May 8, 1989

Box 2 of 2

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