Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Archives"
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The Smithsonian: Recycling Since 1862
- Date: April 22, 2011
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Gaining an Appreciation for the Archives
- Date: December 7, 2017
- Description: For the past month, I have been immersed in the complexity that is the world of digital archiving as an intern for the Smithsonian Institution Archives. As a digital preservation intern, I have discovered aspects about archiving that I would have never considered previously, such as the processes required to document accessions, recording information for accessibility and
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Records Management
- Date: March 7, 2011
- Description: Learn about the records management program which ensures the preservation of the permanent, official records of the Institution.
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Swingin’ and Swayin’ in the Archives
- Date: August 12, 2010
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Hot Topics In Archives Research
- Date: July 9, 2013
- Creator: Mary Markey
- Description: A quarterly overview of research at the Smithsonian Institution Archives.
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New Donation of Scopes Trial Photos to the Smithsonian Archives
- Date: February 3, 2010
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Smithsonian Institution Archives Moves to Drupal 7
- Date: September 26, 2013
- Creator: Andrew Whitesell
- Description: The Smithsonian Institution Archives recently completed an upgrade from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7.
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Office of the Secretary
- Date: April 20, 2011
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_6847,size=300,left]The records of the Office of the Secretary are arguably the most important group of records in the Smithsonian Institution Archives, with the highest research value in the Archives. Researchers can conduct focused searches on records from the Office of the Secretary in the Archives' Collection Search. From the beginning of the
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Collections Access Policies
- Date: March 7, 2011
- Description: Learn about the Archives' policies for accessing and using its collections.
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That's a Wrap! - Showcasing the Archives Through Video
- Date: August 29, 2013
- Description: When I first applied for an internship at the Smithsonian Institution Archives, I admittedly did not know much about it. For my internship, I was asked to make a video that would explain to the general public what the Archives was, as well as what resources it could offer them. On my first day here I was told that the Archives held the records and history of the Smithsonian
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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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Reference FAQ
- Date: March 7, 2011
- Description: Frequently asked reference questions