The Expanding Role of the Smithsonian Institute in Aviation and Education
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PrintArticle provides historical background on the origins of the Smithsonian's aeronautical collection, begun in 1889. The authors discuss space limitations for the collection; although the National Air Museum was authorized by Congress in 1946, actual facility in planning stage when article was written in 1955. Importance stressed on the educational aspects of the collection, related publications, and audio-visual materials.
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
Article byline identifies Leonard Carmichael as "Director, Smithsonian Institute," (Secretary, Smithsonian Institution), and Paul Garber as "Director, National Aeronautic Association, Smithsonian Institute," (Curator, National Air Museum).
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Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
September 1955
6 pages