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Accession 20-099

Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

Exhibition Records, 1997-2004

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Institution. Libraries
Title:Exhibition Records
Dates:1997-2004
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 20-099
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Mary Augusta Thomas, Assistant Director of Management and Systems until 2002 and Associate Director of Reader Services and Strategic Planning, 2002-2009, documenting the curation of exhibitions and related publications. "Voyages: A Smithsonian Institution Libraries Exhibition" was on display at the Grolier Club in 2001. The exhibition was reworked and expanded under a new title, "Odyssey in Print: Adventures in the Smithsonian Libraries," for display in the Smithsonian Institution Libraries exhibit space at the National Museum of American History from 2002 through 2004. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, exhibition drawings, label scripts, schedules, agreements, clippings, brochures, promotional materials, invitations, meeting minutes, speeches, and related materials.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Mary Augusta Thomas, Assistant Director of Management and Systems until 2002 and Associate Director of Reader Services and Strategic Planning, 2002-2009, documenting the curation of exhibitions and related publications. "Voyages: A Smithsonian Institution Libraries Exhibition" was on display at the Grolier Club in 2001. The exhibition was reworked and expanded under a new title, "Odyssey in Print: Adventures in the Smithsonian Libraries," for display in the Smithsonian Institution Libraries exhibit space at the National Museum of American History from 2002 through 2004. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, notes, exhibition drawings, label scripts, schedules, agreements, clippings, brochures, promotional materials, invitations, meeting minutes, speeches, and related materials.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-099, Smithsonian Institution. Libraries, Exhibition Records

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Container List

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An Evening of Exploration - Preview to Voyages, October 1, 1998

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Voyages - Grolier Club Correspondence, 1999-2000

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Voyages - Grolier Club Layout and Labels, 2000-2001

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Voyages - Objects, 2001

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Voyages - Brochure, 2001

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Voyages - Proposal and Funding, 1997-2001

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Voyages - Loans, 2000-2001

Box 1 of 1

Voyages - Timelines, 2000-2001

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Voyages - Exhibition Meeting Minutes, January 5, 2001

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Voyages - Invitation to Opening, May 15, 2001

Box 1 of 1

Voyages - Invitation to Mount Holyoke College Private Tour, June 27, 2001

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Voyages - Publicity and Speeches, 2001

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Voyages - Images Permissions, 2001

Box 1 of 1

Voyages - Catalog Documentation and Timelines, 2001

Box 1 of 1

Voyages - Website, 2001

Box 1 of 1

Voyages - Funding, 2001-2002

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Odyssey in Print - Installation and Loans, 2002-2003

Box 1 of 1

Odyssey in Print - Events, 2003

Box 1 of 1

Odyssey in Print - Publicity, 2002-2004

Box 1 of 1

Odyssey in Print - Speeches/Presentations, 2002-2003

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Odyssey in Print - Book Development and Publicity, 2001-2002

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Odyssey in Print - Objects, 2003-2004

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Odyssey in Print - Letter of Agreement between Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Office of Exhibits Central, December 3, 2001

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