"Rite of Spring" Celebration on National Mall

ID: SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-25]

Creator: Smithsonian Institution Photographic Services Division

Form/Genre: Black-and-white negatives

Date: 1965

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 01, Image No. OPA-25

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Summary

With ascension of helium balloon, 30 feet in diameter, designed by Don Piccard and sponsored by Cities Service. With Washington Monument in view.

Subject

Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

Digital contact sheet available.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 01, Image No. OPA-25

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1965
  • March 30, 1968

Restrictions & Rights

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Topic

  • Festivals
  • Events (activities)
  • Balloons (Aircraft)
  • Ballooning
  • Balloon ascensions

Place

Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)

Form/Genre

Black-and-white negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-25]

Physical description

35mm;

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