Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science. Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences"
- Blog Post
The Burning of the Smithsonian
- Date: January 23, 2015
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: One hundred fifty years ago, on January 24, 1865, a massive fire erupted in the west wing of the Smithsonian Castle.
- Historic Pictures
Image Gallery: Washington, DC, during the Civil War
- Date: September 21, 2012
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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Lucile Quarry Mann
- Date: January 23, 2020
- Description: Lucile Quarry MannSmithsonian Institution Archives Oral History Collection, 009513Lucile Quarry Mann (1897-1986), who preferred to be called Lucy, moved to Washington, D.C., during the First World War and created a life and career full of adventure and dedicated to the Smithsonian. As an editor, she worked in the Bureau of Entomology and the National Zoological Park. She also
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 94-047, Smithsonian Institution Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs, Central Files, 1988-1991
- Date: 1988 1988-1991
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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SIA Acc. 05-096, National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Associate Director for Special Projects, Special Projects Records, 1960-1964, 1979-1999
- Date: 1960 1960-1999 1960-1964, 1979-1999
- Creator: National Museum of Natural History. Associate Director for Special Projects
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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National Air and Space Museum and Udvar-Hazy Center
- Date: April 18, 2011
- Description: The National Air and Space Museum was established in 1946 to care for the Smithsonian’s growing aeronautical collections. On July 1, 1976, a new building opened on the National Mall to showcase the collection. In December of 2003, the Udvar-Hazy Center opened near Dulles Airport in Virginia to display additional collections. History of the National Air and Space
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SIA Acc. 94-035, Smithsonian Institution Office of Physical Plant Horticulture Services Division Office of the Director, Records, 1972-1990
- Date: 1972 1972-1990
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant. Horticulture Services Division. Office of the Director
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Finding Aid
SIA RU000569, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars United States Studies Program, Records, 1979-1990
- Date: 1979 1979-1990
- Creator: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. United States Studies Program
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 17-206, National Museum of African Art (U.S.) Office of the Director, Director's Records, 2009-2015
- Date: 2009 2009-2015
- Creator: National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
Deconstructing a Mystery: Rare photo proves to be the earliest ever taken of the Smithsonian Castle
- Date: August 10, 2015
- Description: A rare hyalotype proves to be the earliest known photo of the Smithsonian Castle, taken in 1850 when it was still under construction.
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WWII: The Smithsonian on the Home Front
- Date: June 27, 2016
- Description: As World War II raged throughout the world, many feared the threat of another attack on American soil. Washington, D.C., and the National Mall were obvious targets for the Axis countries which put the Smithsonian buildings and collections located there in danger. In order to protect the Smithsonian’s collections, staff took action and moved many materials off of the National
Travelog of 1962-1963 South American trip
- Date: 1962-1963 19621203 19630222
- Creator: Cochran, Doris M. (Doris Mable), 1898-1968