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   Who Was James Smithson?

   • Date: February 7, 2017
   • Description: James Smithson: The Man Behind the InstitutionWhile the institution named after James Smithson enjoys worldwide renown, we know little about the man who left $508,318 to the people of the United States to found such an institution.An English scientist who conducted research in chemistry, mineralogy, and geology, Smithson lived and traveled in several European countries. His

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   James Smithson at Oxford

   • Date: September 12, 2011
   • Creator: Pamela M. Henson
   • Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_6861,size=300,right] Some students look forward eagerly to the new school year; others dread the end of summer and the long year ahead. How did the Smithsonian’s founding donor, James Smithson (1765-1829), feel about school? Smithson attended Oxford University in England from 1782 to 1786, receiving a Masters of Arts degree in chemistry and mineralogy.

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   Torch 07/1974

   • Description: SIA Record Unit 000371, Smithsonian Institution., Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, 1974 Box 1 Folder 7

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   SIA Acc. 20-084, Science Service, Records, 1955-1956

   • Date: 1955 1955-1956
   • Creator: Science Service
   • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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   SIA RU007376, Morrison, Joseph Paul Eldred, Joseph P. E. Morrison Papers, 1923-1973 and undated

   • Date: 1923 1923-1973 1923-1973 and undated
   • Creator: Morrison, Joseph Paul Eldred
   • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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    SIA RU007099, Washington Academy of Sciences (Washington, D.C.), Records, circa 1888-1972

    • Date: 1888 1888-1972 circa 1888-1972
    • Creator: Washington Academy of Sciences (Washington, D.C.)
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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    Robert M. Crawford

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    SIA Acc. 99-038, Smithsonian Institution International Exchange Service, Records, 1989-1992

    • Date: 1989 1989-1992
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution. International Exchange Service
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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    SIA RU000595, National Museum of American History (U.S.) Office of Special Events, Special Events Records, circa 1980-1987

    • Date: 1980 1980-1987 circa 1980-1987
    • Creator: National Museum of American History. Office of Special Events
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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    This Day in SI History - july | Smithsonian Institution Archives

    • Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.

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    SIA Acc. T90122, Smithsonian Institution Libraries Office of the Director, Records, circa 1904-1978

    • Date: 1904 1904-1978 circa 1904-1978
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Libraries. Office of the Director
    • Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives

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    Jean Gerard (1890-1956)

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