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Summary

The Smithsonian participates in the Columbian Historical Exposition in Madrid, Spain, from 31 October 1892 to 31 January 1893. The Smithsonian prepared an extensive history and ethnology display from the U.S. National Museum. Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum, George Brown Goode, serves on the U.S. Commission for the exposition.

Subject

  • Goode, G. Brown (George Brown) 1851-1896
  • Columbian Historical Exposition 1892 Madrid, Spain
  • Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum
  • United States National Museum

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Goode, George Brown, ed. The Smithsonian Institution, 1846-1896, The History of Its First Half Century. Washington, D.C.: De Vinne Press, 1897., p. 841

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

October 31, 1892

Topic

  • Fairs
  • Exhibitions
  • History
  • Spain
  • Expositions

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