Results for "Out of This World (Online exhibition)"
A Window into the Grand Tour: Traveling in the Style of James Smithson
- Date: December 4, 2012
- Description: A new exhibition offers a chance to explore the world of Grand Tour travel in the late eighteenth century, similar to that experienced by the Smithsonian’s own founding donor, James Smithson.
- Blog Post
Dependent on the Kindness of Strangers: Smithsonian Volunteers
- Date: April 19, 2018
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_12022,size=250,left]Volunteers have been an integral part of the Smithsonian since its earliest years. The Institution has always been “dependent on the kindness of strangers.” Volunteers make tremendous contributions to Smithsonian operations every day in virtually every corner of the globe. The Smithsonian's paid staff of some 6,000 employees is
Just Published! Photography Changes Everything
- Date: August 8, 2012
- Creator: Marvin Heiferman
- Description: The Archives announces the publishing of the book, Photography Changes Everything, by Marvin Heiferman, and based on the click! online photo project.
Welcome to Smithsonian Football!
- Date: February 7, 2017
- Creator: Patrick Milhoan
- Description: A brief history of the Smithsonian staff flag football team.
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 13-180, National Museum of African Art (U.S.), Website Records, 2013
- Date: 2013
- Creator: National Museum of African Art
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
Some Archives Technologist Career Advice
- Date: May 24, 2018
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: This is the latest post in our series on career advice for the aspiring archives professionals. Each edition features information and career advice from a different member of the Archives team, regarding what they do, how they got here, and how you can too. Check out our previous posts, and don’t be afraid to let us know who you would like to hear from next!The Archives has
Collegial, Yet Cautious: the Wright Brothers and Samuel P. Langley
- Date: December 15, 2015
- Creator: William Bennett
- Description: A look at the relationship between Smithsonian Secretary Samuel P. Langley and the Wright Brothers during the sometimes contentious race to achieve flight.
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 14-216, National Museum of African Art (U.S.), Website Records, 2014
- Date: 2014
- Creator: National Museum of African Art
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
Contagious Contributions: The Rewards of Asking for Help
- Date: February 26, 2015
- Creator: Ricc Ferrante
- Description: Update on the continuing and growing contributions of volunteers at the Smithsonian Transcription Center.
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 18-003, National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), Website Records, 2016
- Date: 2016
- Creator: National Museum of Natural History
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Blog Post
"Day With(out) Art”: A Brief History at the Smithsonian
- Date: November 30, 2017
- Description: DAY Without ArtSince 1989, December 1 has been observed as Day Without Art, coinciding with World AIDS Day.December 1 is the Day Without Art, coinciding with World AIDS Day. Join us as we explore how the Smithsonian has “celebrate[d] the lives and achievements of lost colleagues and friends.”
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 16-205, National Museum of African Art (U.S.), Website Records, 2013-2016
- Date: 2013 2013-2016
- Creator: National Museum of African Art
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives