Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Accessibility Program"
Uta C. Merzbach: Smithsonian's First Curator of Mathematical Instruments
- Date: March 22, 2018
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Uta C. Merzbach was the Smithsonian's first curator of mathematical instruments. She brought her field to life with unique presentations of mathematical concepts and computer history.
Design + Archives: One Smithsonian
- Date: February 1, 2018
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: A discussion of the 1998 Smithsonian Visual Identity Program in the context of the Smithsonian's 2017 strategic plan.
Staff Matters: Meet Our New Additions
- Date: July 16, 2015
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Continuing our series on introducing new staff, I'd like to welcome our new Program Assistant for our Institution History Division, Lisa Fthenakis.
The Warren Robbins Papers
- Date: October 13, 2011
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
- Date: May 1, 2013
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the Smithsonian Institution Archives presents some images from their collections.
For the Love of Bookshelves
- Date: January 19, 2021
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: On January 19, 1858 renovations to the library located in the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution Building to increase space for books were completed.
Design in Archives: 150 going on 175
- Date: August 29, 2019
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: 2022 will mark the Smithsonian's 175th Anniversary. In honor of that, we're taking a look at what some of the design work went into making the Smithsonian's 150th Anniversary celebration happen.
Bald and Free Smithsonian
- Date: October 14, 2014
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: In honor of Bald and Free Day, the Smithsonian Institution Archives presents bald or partially bald employees and visitors to the Smithsonian.
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Evolution of the Memo
- Date: November 22, 2011
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Memoranda have been with us for decades. While their purpose remains the same, their form and appearance have changed over the years. This short video gives a brief overview of how memoranda found in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives evolved over time.
A Quest for the First Asian Employee
- Date: May 10, 2012
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: A search for the first Asian employee at the Smithsonian leads to Kuang-zung Tung.
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The Anniversary of the National Museum of African Art: A Gift in August
- Date: August 13, 2012
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: On August 13, 2012 the National Museum of African Art, founded by Warren M. Robbins, became a part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Talk Story: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
- Date: May 18, 2021
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: A look back at the history of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in honor of Asian Pacific American heritage Month.