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Accession 15-159

Smithsonian Photography Initiative

Departmental Records, 2001-2008

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General Information About This Collection
Repository:	Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:	Smithsonian Photography Initiative
Title:	Departmental Records
Dates:	2001-2008
Quantity:	2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Collection:	Accession 15-159
Language of Materials:	English
Digital File List:	View Born-Digital File Inventory
Summary:	This accession consists of materials compiled by the Smithsonian Photography Initiative (SPI). SPI was established in 2001 to develop a model for making Smithsonian Institution (SI) photographs more accessible and visible to the public. It collected images from SI museums and other units for use on its websites. In addition, these materials were also used in the creation of the book "At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian." SPI became part of the Smithsonian Institution Archives in 2009. Materials include correspondence, background information, brochures, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Some materials are in electronic format.

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This accession consists of materials compiled by the Smithsonian Photography Initiative (SPI). SPI was established in 2001 to develop a model for making Smithsonian Institution (SI) photographs more accessible and visible to the public. It collected images from SI museums and other units for use on its websites. In addition, these materials were also used in the creation of the book "At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian." SPI became part of the Smithsonian Institution Archives in 2009.

Materials include correspondence, background information, brochures, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-159, Smithsonian Photography Initiative, Departmental Records

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Container List

Box 1

Archives of American Art

Box 1 of 3

National Museum of Natural History [Contains Digital Records] (2 folders)

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Reference Request

Accession 15-159

Smithsonian Photography Initiative

Departmental Records, 2001-2008

Collection Overview

Descriptive Entry

Index Terms

Name

Subject

Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Container List

Box 1

Box 2

Box 3