Results for "Portraits from the American Academy and Institute if Arts and Letters (Exhibition) (1987: Washington, D.C.)"

 
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  1. Castle of Curiosities Postcard

    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

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  3. Buddha draped in robes

    17 Objects for 170 Years (Happy Birthday to us!)

    • Date: August 10, 2016
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: On the Smithsonian's 170th birthday, here are 17 stories of how items have made their way to our collections!

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  5. Weimaraner on table outdoors with staff surrounding him smiling.

    Link Love: 1/12/2018

    • Date: January 12, 2018
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Conservation wonder puppy, Riley, was brought to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to sniff out pests that could damage the artwork! #jealous [via NY Times]A tender adaptation of the Velveteen Rabbit with new illustrations. [via Brain Pickings]A 3-D printed puzzle that allows you to test your architectural knowledge, from architect Fumio Matsumoto. [via Hyperallergic]Game of

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  7. October is American Archives Month

    Celebrate 2014 Archives Month!

    • Date: October 2, 2014
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: It's time again to celebrate all the wonderful things archives have and do! The Society of American Archivists declares each October American Archives Month and the Smithsonian theme for this year is "Discover and Connect." At the Smithsonian Institution Archives, we handle over 6000 reference requests per year and have an ambitious digitization plan to serve people worldwide

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  9. Color photo of grey/brown bird specimen perched on branch.

    Link Love: 3/31/2017

    • Date: March 31, 2017
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: There are 145 collection items at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, and their new Objects of Wonder exhibit looks at how scientists use these collections to further our understanding of the world! (via Buzzfeed)Get cozy while you research! Folger Shakespeare Library lends out handmade shawls to visitors. [via Atlas Obscura]Students from the College of

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