John Swafford Demonstrates Ham Radio at National Museum of History and Technology

ID: SIA RU000371 [78-1866-23]

Creator: Hofmeister, Richard K

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1978

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: March 1978, Image No. 78-1866-23

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Summary

  • Volunteer John Swafford demonstrates ham radio station NN3SI to visitors to the National Museum of History and Technology, now known as National Museum of American History, exhibition "A Nation of Nations."
  • From Torch article: "The station, with nine antennas on the roof of the Museum building, is run by the SI Amateur Radio Club and volunteers in the Institution's Independent Placement Program."

Subject

  • Swafford, John
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs
  • National Museum of History and Technology

Notes

  • Original film available in SIA Acc. 11-009.
  • Featured in the "Torch," March 1978.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: March 1978, Image No. 78-1866-23

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1978
  • February 9, 1978

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • No Copyright - United States

Topic

  • Amateur radio stations
  • Exhibitions
  • Volunteers

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [78-1866-23]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints; 8 x 10;

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