Results for "Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Department of Exhibitions"
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See Here: 10/11/2010
- Date: October 11, 2010
- Creator: The Bigger Picture
- Description: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="408" caption="The skeleton of a Hyracotherium, a tiny horse that heralded one of the major evolutionary trends of the age of mammals - the move to grazing - from the National Museum of Natural History's new exhibit "Mammals in the Limelight," opening May 30, 1985, In the background is Robert Emry, Curator of fossil mammals in the
Top 10 Photos on the Smithsonian Flickr Commons
- Date: July 3, 2012
- Creator: Catherine Shteynberg
- Description: A profile of the top ten photos on the Smithsonian Flickr Commmons—from scientists to babies sent in the mail.
You Spin Me Round - Frisbee Festivals on the Mall
- Date: May 23, 2019
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Starting in 1977, the National Air and Space Museum, with assistance from the International Frisbee Association, Wham-O Manufacturing Company, volunteer instructors from several states, and the Washington Area Frisbee Club, held their first Frisbee Festival on the National Mall.
Deconstructing a “Man’s World” One Woman at a Time
- Date: August 2, 2018
- Description: Ellen Roney Hughes’ supposition in 1999 was “Well, I think it’s still a man’s world at the Smithsonian.” This may hold some validity due to recent discoveries at the Smithsonian.
The World Is Yours: The Evolution of Life
- Date: July 21, 2020
- Creator: Kira M. Sobers
- Description: Take a listen to clips from the episode of The World Is Yours titled “The Evolution of Life.”
Collection Highlights: New Additions to the SIA Website
- Date: October 15, 2019
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: The Smithsonian Institution Archives continually strives to add more collection information to its website. This is a periodic post highlighting new acquisitions and individual collection items.
Design + Archives: Posters
- Date: February 11, 2020
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Posters at the Smithsonian display a wide range of exhibitions and programs, each with a design that is visually intriguing and purposeful in conveying information.
The Women Behind the "Field to Factory" Exhibition
- Date: October 6, 2022
- Creator: Ricc Ferrante
- Description: Current headlines about war and the impact of forced migration on women are stark reminders of historic migrations and how women adapted and took on new roles.In 1987, Field to Factory: Afro-American Migration 1915-1940 premiered at the National Museum of American History.
Smithsonian Open Access-iversary
- Date: February 25, 2021
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: Take a look at CC0 content we have posted in the year since the Smithsonian Open Access launch!
John N. Robinson, His Life and Work
- Date: September 9, 2014
- Description: I cannot, I feel, have any regrets about my accomplishments. What comes from art will just come. I don’t feel any need to strive. - John N. Robinson One of my favorite parts of working in an archive is the opportunity to immerse myself in other people’s worlds, to learn more about their stories and experiences. One such person I encountered recently was John N. Robinson, a
Open Access: Put a Bird On It
- Date: February 24, 2020
- Creator: Marguerite Roby
- Description: In alignment with SI's newly launched Smithsonian Open Access, Smithsonian Institution Archives has designated over 2000 items as open access!
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Archives on View: National Portrait Gallery’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition
- Date: September 7, 2017
- Creator: Charles Zange
- Description: The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (NPG) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. Ahead of next year’s festivities, NPG unveiled an exhibition commemorating its May 1968 opening. The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) provided several pieces for this gallery, including a photo of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s dedication speech on May 3rd. Check out the full