Postcard of the Smithsonian Institution Castle
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Creator: B.S. Reynolds Co. Washington, DC
Form/Genre: Postcard
Date: circa 1907-1914
Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 9
Postcard with a view of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle" and statue of first Smithsonian Secretary Joseph Henry. A red car and several people are in front of the "Castle," near the statue, and a person is sitting under the tree on the right. On the message side there is a printed note about the Smithsonian: "The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by the generosity of James Smithson, 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.' Its purpose is to stimulate, encourage and reward scientific investigation and study." Other than the printed note, the message side is blank.
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 9
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
circa 1907-1914
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Washington (D.C.)
SIA2013-07202 (front) and SIA2013-07203 (back)
Number of Images: 2; Color: Color; Size: 5.25w x 3.375h; Type of Image: Postcard; Medium: Paper