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   "Natural History Building Construction, showing painters at work in one of the ranges in first floor

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   Legal History

   • Date: June 13, 2011
   • Description: Information on the legal history of the Smithsonian.

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   A History of Celebrating the Insect Zoo

   • Date: August 23, 2011
   • Creator: Jennifer Wright
   • Description: When you think of the National Museum of Natural History, what comes to mind are probably inanimate things—rocks and dinosaur bones, cultural objects, and stuffed animals. But did you know that the museum has a collection of live insects? Today is the 35th anniversary of the opening of the permanent installation of the Insect Zoo, though the Zoo actually began as a temporary

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   Celebrating 120 Years of the Smithsonian’s Photographic History Collection

   • Date: July 14, 2016
   • Creator: Marguerite Roby
   • Description: Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution has been collecting “specimens” related to the history of photography since photography was still considered a new technology? Learn about the evolution of our photography collection!

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   Call for Entries! History in the Making

   • Date: January 2, 2009
   • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
   • Description: We are excited to start the New Year with our first Call for Entries for the click! photography changes everything, an online exhibit that explores how photography influences every aspect of our daily lives. This month’s focus: History in the Making – the perfect opportunity to share your thoughts on the recent U.S. presidential elections and upcoming inauguration. Has

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    This Day in Smithsonian History: National Air and Space Museum Authorized

    • Date: September 6, 2012
    • Creator: Catherine Shteynberg
    • Description: On September 6, 1958 President Eisenhower authorized preparation of plans for the construction of what is now the National Air and Space Museum.

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    Ecards for Women's History Month

    • Date: March 16, 2011
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Women's History Month is not only a good month to recognize and learn about inspiring women who have come before us, it is also the time to recognize women in our own lives who make a difference. If you have a mother, daughter, sister, spouse, or friend you'd like to recognize, drop her a line. For women who are inclined to a life of adventure, you may to send the Charlotte

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    Island Voyagers: Caribbean Archaeology and Natural History

    • Date: April 18, 2017
    • Description: [view in Spanish] Smithsonian scientists have a long history of collaborative research in the Caribbean. In 1914 a Smithsonian expedition traveled to western Cuba and the Colorados reefs to study land and marine geology, flora, and fauna. John Brooks Henderson, a member of the Smithsonian's Board of Regents, had collected marine mollusks in southern Florida and wanted a

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    Call for Entries! Women’s History Month

    • Date: March 2, 2009
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invite you to submit your photo and story about how photography both shapes and reflects women’s lives and accomplishments. Starting on March 8th, International Women's Day, we will also be featuring photographs of women scientists on the Smithsonian Flickr Commons photostream. We hope that these photos of women scientists and our

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    “It Won’t Be Easy to Leave after 40 Years”: Sophie Lutterlough’s Career at the National Museum of Natural History

    • Date: February 16, 2016
    • Description: This post discusses the contributions of Sophie Lutterlough to the National Museum of Natural History.

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    Here At The Smithsonian: The History of Aviation

    • Date: September 28, 2021
    • Creator: Kira M. Sobers
    • Description: Let’s take a look at some of the collections at the National Air and Space Museum.

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    SIA Acc. 11-158, National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Department of Entomology, Curatorial Records, 1903-2003

    • Date: 1903 1903-2003
    • Creator: National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology
    • Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.

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