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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 22-129

National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Director

NASM Files, circa 1976-2008

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Director
Title:NASM Files
Dates:circa 1976-2008
Quantity:0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
Collection:Accession 22-129
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

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.

Descriptive Entry

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.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2024; Transferring office; 4/15/2011 memorandum, Wright to Frank; Contact reference staff for details.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 22-129, National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Director, NASM Files

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Container List

Box 1

Slides - Exhibits, Puppet Shows, and Planets (possibly a talk by Melvin Zisfein) (slides dated 1976-1981, talk date unknown)

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Slides - History of Aviation within the NASM Collection Presentation with Talking Points (slides dated 1976-1999, presentation date unknown)

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Slides - Historic Images of Planes and Pilots for Presentation (slides dated 1978-1981, presentation date unknown)

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Slides - Short Extension Briefing Including Dulles and Baltimore Washington International Airports (slides dated 1983 and 1988, presentation date unknown)

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Commemorative Photograph of the Space Shuttle Orbiter "Enterprise" Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, November 18, 1985

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"The Smithsonian Book of Flight" by Walter J. Boyne, 1987

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Slides - Dulles Center Design and Planning (slides dated 1996-1998)

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Slides - The Dulles Center: A Briefing for the National Business Aircraft Association, March 1998

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Ceremonial Dulles Center Pens, 1998 (8 pens)

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Udvar-Hazy Center Phase II Press Packet, October 15, 2008

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Proposal for "Up Up and Away" Large Format Film, undated

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