NASM Files, circa 1976-2008
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This accession consists of records documenting topics internal to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The bulk of the records pertain to the planning and promotion of the Dulles Center (later to be officially named the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center). Other topics include collections, exhibitions, and films. These records were created and maintained during the tenures of Michael Collins, 1971-1978; Melvin B. Zisfein (Acting), 1978-1979; Noel W. Hinners, 1979-1982; Walter J. Boyne, 1982-1986; Donald S. Lopez (Acting), 1986, 1995, and 1999; James C. Tyler (Acting), 1986-1987; Martin Harwit, 1987-1995; Donald Davenport Engen, 1996-1999; and John R. Dailey, 2000-2018. Materials include presentations consisting of slides and occasionally talking points; a press packet; a film proposal; a book; commemorative photographs; and ceremonial pens.
Subject
- Collins, Michael 1930-
- Zisfein, Melvin B
- Hinners, Noel W
- Boyne, Walter J. 1929-
- Lopez, Donald S. 1923-2008
- Tyler, James C. 1935-
- Harwit, Martin 1931-
- Engen, Donald Davenport 1924-1999
- Dailey, John R
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Notes
- Electronic List in accession file.
- Folder List in accession file.
- For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.
Organization
Unarranged
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Date
- 1976
- 1976-2008
- circa 1976-2008
Restrictions & Rights
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2024; Transferring office; 4/15/2011 memorandum, Wright to Frank; Contact reference staff for details
Topic
- Museum buildings
- Public relations
- Astronautical museums
- Aeronautics
- Museums
- Aeronautical museums
- Museum directors
- Museums--Administration
- Museum exhibits
- Museums--Public relations
Form/Genre
- Manuscripts
- Collection descriptions
- Books
- Black-and-white transparencies
- Color transparencies
- Color photographs
- Artifacts
Local number
SIA Acc. 22-129