Results for "Electric machines"
New History App: "Castle of Curiosities"
- Date: January 7, 2016
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: We are pleased to announce a new mobile experience produced by the Archives, Castle of Curiosities. The Smithsonian's first building, the Castle, opened its doors in 1855. While the Norman architectural style evoked "learned university," it was bordered by fetid canals and rather isolated from the rest of Washington D.C. Check out an app about iconic stories in the history of
Hands On. Hands Off.
- Date: December 14, 2020
- Creator: Emily Niekrasz
- Description: Will such things as the Hands History Room ever exist again?
What Did the Smithsonian Exhibit When it First Opened?
- Date: May 22, 2012
- Creator: Catherine Shteynberg
- Description: An overview of what the Smithsonian collected and displayed when it first opened to the public in 1855.
The Life and Legacy of Alphonso Lorenzo Jones
- Date: February 17, 2022
- Creator: Emily Niekrasz
- Description: Alphonso Lorenzo Jones joined the Smithsonian in 1924 as a mechanic. He retired 41 years later as the chief of the Institution’s duplicating office.
A Forgotten History: Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse
- Date: May 24, 2011
- Creator: Courtney Bellizzi
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Full Steam Ahead: The Motorcycle’s Bicycle Beginnings
- Date: May 24, 2016
- Creator: Hillary Brady
- Description: A look at the steam tricycle and other bicycle innovations during the turn of the 20th century.
The Smithsonian Goes Telephonic in 1878!
- Date: June 28, 2018
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_9592,size=200,left]Did you know the Smithsonian was an early adopter of the telephone? In June of 1878, a system of electronic bells and telephones was installed throughout the Smithsonian Castle. The system connected several workrooms and offices to provide instant communications within the building. At that time, there were only 187 telephone lines
Word-processing files need love, too
- Date: December 31, 2015
- Creator: Lynda Schmitz Fuhrig
- Description: Word-processing documents are important to preserve as well as other digital items.
Keeping Your Cool: Advertising Air Conditioning
- Date: June 20, 2017
- Creator: Hillary Brady
- Description: A look back at some historic, pre- and post-World War II air conditioning advertising.
Viewing the Past, Through Modern Eyes
- Date: July 10, 2012
- Creator: Tad Bennicoff
- Description: A publication by Li Ju, a Chinese freelance photographer, retraces the steps of the Clark Expedition, and includes modern images of the sites photographed during the Clark Expedition.
You Asked, We Answered: 2014 Archives Facebook Q&A
- Date: November 4, 2014
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: On Monday, October 27th, four of our finest were available on the Smithsonian's Facebook page to answer questions about preserving your own archival collections. The four archivists at the Q&A have specialties in the preservation and organization of audio/visual material, photos, and digital records (email, digital video, etc.) This is our fourth year hosting this event and
The Smithsonian Secretaries: That Tall Man from New York, Part I
- Date: April 26, 2016
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: A look at the characteristics of the thirteen individuals who have led the Smithsonian.