The Story of the Smithsonian Institution
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PrintThis introduction to the Smithsonian, aimed at a young audience, "describes the contents of the 13 separate buildings of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the activities of this institution, and its mysterious origins." Includes drawings of museums, and the history of James Smithson and his bequest.
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
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Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1979