Results for "Nation of Nations (1976 : Smithsonian Institution)"
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National Zoological Park
- Date: April 18, 2011
- Description: The National Zoological Park was founded in 1889 to preserve, teach, and conduct research about the animal world. The zoo opened in Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC in 1891, on a site designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and has been home to giant pandas, Asian elephants, and Smokey the Bear. History of the National Zoological ParkAdditional Historic Images of
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Smithsonian Libraries
- Date: April 14, 2011
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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Museums
- Date: March 9, 2011
- Description: Information on the history of the Smithsonian's museums representing art, history, and culture.
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Where can I find all the Smithsonian's collections online?
- Date: September 6, 2011
- Description: Where can I find all the Smithsonian's collections online?
In Memoriam: Hans Hollein, Architect
- Date: April 29, 2014
- Description: Remembering Hans Hollein, designer of the first exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, "MANtransFORMS."
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Going Back to the Smithsonian’s Future
- Date: February 8, 2018
- Creator: Lisa Fthenakis
- Description: Today on The Bigger Picture, we are highlighting the anniversary of the 1927 Conference on the Future of the Smithsonian which brought together people from across the country – scientists, academics, politicians, and private citizens – to advise on the future role of the Smithsonian. For this, we bring you a piece from Smithsonian Archives Program Assistant Lisa Fthenakis,
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SIA Acc. 93-078, National Museum of American History (U.S.) Division of Community Life, Curatorial Records, circa 1960-1987
- Date: 1960 1960-1987 circa 1960-1987
- Creator: National Museum of American History. Division of Community Life
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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SIA RU000613, Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary, Administrative Records, 1972-1984
- Date: 1972 1972-1984
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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National Museum of Natural History
- Date: April 14, 2011
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
- Date: February 4, 2011
- Description: The Smithsonian Institution’s first building, the Castle, was designed by architect James Renwick. Until 1881, it housed all aspects of Smithsonian operations, including research, administration, lecture and exhibit halls, library, laboratories, collections storage, and living quarters for the Secretary. Today, the Castle houses administrative offices and the Smithsonian
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What collections does the Smithsonian Institution Archives hold?
- Date: September 6, 2011
- Description: What collections does the Smithsonian Institution Archives hold?
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SIA Acc. 06-164, National Museum of American History (U.S.) Division of Community Life, Curatorial Records, 1968-1991
- Date: 1968 1968-1991
- Creator: National Museum of American History. Division of Community Life
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives