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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 19-133

Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs

Publicity Records, 1985, 1989-2011
Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
Title: Publicity Records
Dates: 1985, 1989-2011
Quantity: 2.25 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 half document box)
Collection: Accession 19-133
Language of Materials: English
Summary:

This accession consists of records documenting Smithsonian Institution events, exhibitions, or projects. Documented in this collection is the traveling exhibition "America's Smithsonian" in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution (SI) and Smithsonian Secretaries I. Michael Heyman and Lawrence M. Small. Materials include correspondence, news clippings, memoranda, photographs, contracts, notes, newsletters, publications, agreements, brochures, meeting minutes, scripts, and other related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records documenting Smithsonian Institution events, exhibitions, or projects. Documented in this collection is the traveling exhibition "America's Smithsonian" in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution (SI) and Smithsonian Secretaries I. Michael Heyman and Lawrence M. Small. Materials include correspondence, news clippings, memoranda, photographs, contracts, notes, newsletters, publications, agreements, brochures, meeting minutes, scripts, and other related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 19-133, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records

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Container List

Box 1

Announcement of Selection - I. Michael Heyman, Press Kit, Installation Address, 1990, 1994

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Secretary I. Michael Heyman Administration Overview, Retirement Announcement - News Release, 1999

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Correspondence, Obituary - I. Michael Heyman, 1999, 2011

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Photographs - I. Michael Heyman, S. Dillon Ripley 8th Secretary, circa 1994-1999

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March News Clippings, 1994

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May News Clippings, 1994

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June News Clippings, 1994

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July News Clippings, 1994

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December News Clippings, 1996

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January News Clippings, 1997

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March News Clippings, 1997

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SI Torch - Highlights of Secretary Heyman, 1999

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Small, Lawrence M. - Resignation and Institution News, 2007-2008 (includes electronic records)

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Resignation Press Kit, 2007

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Announcement of 11th SI Secretary - Lawrence M. Small, 1999-2000

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Secretary Small Selection, Remarks - National Board, with Question/Answer Segment, 2000

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Biography - Lawrence M. Small 2000-2004, 2006

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The Secretaries of the SI, 2000

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11th Secretary Lawrence M. Small Selection Process, 1999

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SI Board of Regents Overview, 1999-2000

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Interview Requests - Correspondence, 1999-2004

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Senate Committee, Rules and Administration - Testimony of Secretary Small, 2000

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Presentation of Olmec Artifact - SI Affiliations, Miami Museum of Science, Florida International Museum, 2000

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act - Secretary Small's Collection, Feathers of Endangered Birds - News Articles, Court Documents, 2001-2005

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Amazonian Tribal Art Collection - Articles, Correspondence, 2001-2005

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Black History Month Remarks - Secretary Small, 2000

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Event Remarks - National Portrait Gallery (NPG), Docent Appreciation Day - Center for Latino Initiatives, Ritmos de Identidad Opening - Mike Robinson Farewell, 2000

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Event Remarks - Docent Appreciation - National Museum of African Art (NMAfA), Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program - Appreciation Event, 2000

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Event Remarks - Chattanooga Rotary Club, Hunter Museum of American Art - Chattanooga, 2000

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Event Remarks - Mount Vernon Affiliation Press Conference, Keynote Address - Corporate Membership Luncheon, Monticello, SI Affiliations Conference, 2000

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Event Remarks - The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS), George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Udvar-Hazy Center Ground Breaking, 2000

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Event Remarks - Panda Press Conference with Jamie Rappaport Clark, The American Presidency Press Event, 2000

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Event Remarks - "Woven by the Grandmothers: Nineteenth-Century Navajo Textiles from the National Museum of the American Indian" Exhibition Press Conference, Museo Chileno de Precolombino Reception, 2000

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Event Remarks - A Tribute to S. Dillon Ripley - National Mall, The Sulgrave Club, Raleigh Lunch, "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Exhibition, 2001-2002

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Event Remarks - Montana Western Heritage Center, New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Virginia Association of Museums Conference, 2001

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Event Remarks - Smithsonian National Board (SNB) Business Meetings, 2000-2002

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Event Remarks - SI Council, 2004

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Reorganization, Presenting Organizational Issues, Sheila P. Burke, and Alice C. Maroni News, 2000

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"The First Decade's Work" - Speech, 2000

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"The Art of Story Telling" - Emmy Awards Speech, New York, 2000

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Regents Dinner Speech - National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Cultural Resources Center (CRC), 2000

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SANTOS: Substance and Soul - Opening Speech - Arts and Industries Building, 2000

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Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum Board Dinner - Speech, 2000

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"Transforming Gifts" - Ken Behring Donation, National Museum of American History (NMAH) Speech, 2000

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National Press Club Address, 2000

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House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, Testimony, 2000

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Brown University Speech, 2001

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American University - Commencement Speech, 2002

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September News Clippings, 1999

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October News Clippings, 1999

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November News Clippings, 1999

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January News Clippings - Smithsonian Magazine, Volume 30, Number 10 - Newshour with Jim Lehrer Interview, 2000

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February News Clippings, 2000

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Reorganization News Clippings, 2000

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March News Clippings, 2000

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April News Clippings, 2000

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June News Clippings, 2000

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July News Clippings, 2000

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August News Clippings, 2000

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September News Clippings, 2000

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Box 2

October News Clippings and Interview, 2000

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November News Clippings and Online Interview, 2000

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December News Clippings, 2000

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January News Clippings, 2001

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March News Clippings, 2001

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April News Clippings, 2001

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May News Clippings and Interview, 2001

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June News Clippings, 2001

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July News Clippings, 2001

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August News Clippings, 2001

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September News Clippings, 2001

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October News Clippings, 2001

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November News Clippings, 2001

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December News Clippings, 2001

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January News Clippings, 2002

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February News Clippings, 2002

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March News Clippings, 2002

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June News Clippings, 2002

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July News Clippings, 2002

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August News Clippings, 2002

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September News Clippings, 2002

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November News Clippings and Correspondence, 2002

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April News Clippings and Correspondence, 2004

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May News Clippings and Interview, 2004

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June News Clippings, 2004

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September News Clippings, 2004

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October News Clippings, 2004

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December News Clippings, 2004

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January News Clippings, 2005

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February News Clippings, 2005

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April News Clippings, 2005

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June News Clippings, 2005

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July News Clippings, 2005

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August News Clippings, 2005

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February News Clippings, 2006

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September News Clippings, 2006

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January News Clippings, 2007

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USA Today Correspondence, 2003, 2006

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The New York Times - SI Building Projects, 2001-2003

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Cable News Network (CNN) - Day at the Smithsonian News Coverage, 2001

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Correspondence - Chartered Flights and Spending Inquiries - Secretary Small, 2001

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The New Republic - Correspondence and News Report Corrections, 2007

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Good Morning America - Correspondence and Interview, 2000

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CBS Sunday Morning - Correspondence and Interview, 2001

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Museum News - Correspondence and Interview, Questions and Answers, 2002

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Washingtonian - Correspondence and Interview, News Releases, Budget Comparison, 2001-2002

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Lawrence M. Small Appointment Announcement - Photographs, 2000-2001

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Strategic Plan - Setting Future Directions at SI, Goals, Vision Statement, 1999-2007

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SI Contributing Members Comments, 2006

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"America's Smithsonian" Traveling Exhibition - Press Release and News Coverage, 1995-1998

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"America's Smithsonian" Traveling Exhibition - Information and Press Releases, Dallas and San Jose, Texas, 1996-1997

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150th Anniversary - Marketing Plan, 1992-1995

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150th Anniversary - 21st Century Marketing Group Proposal, 1993

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150th Anniversary - Public Relations Consultants, Donors to Cultural Institutions Focus Groups, 1993-1996, 2010

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150th Anniversary - Branding Focus Groups, 1992, 2003

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150th Anniversary - Ticket Sales and Scripts, Crowd Control, News Releases, Correspondence, 1995-1997

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150th Anniversary - Celebrity Contacts and Performers, 1985, 1989-1990, 1993, 1995

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150th Anniversary - Approach to Media, Ideas and Plans, 1993-1994

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CBS Network - Promotion and Advertising, Media Correspondence, 1995-1997

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CBS Network - Smithsonian Minute Segment - Project, Authorization Letters, 1995-1996

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Twenty-First Century Marketing Group - Agreement, 1994

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MCI Telecommunications Corporation - Agreement, News Releases, 1996

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Trans World Airlines - Sponsorship, News Releases, 1995-1996

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Intel Corporation - Agreement, News Releases, 1995-1997

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Discover Card - Agreement, News Release, 1994-1996

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Box 3

Smithsonian's 150th Anniversary and "America's Smithsonian" Traveling Exhibition - Public Relations Plans and Contract, 1994-1996

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Corporate Partners - Meetings, News Releases, Public Relations Report, Comments, 1995-1997

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SI 165th Anniversary, 2011

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