Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science. Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences"
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SIA Acc. 15-185, National Museum of American History (U.S.) Division of Costume, Exhibition Records, 1905-1992
- Date: 1905 1905-1992
- Creator: National Museum of American History. Division of Costume
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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SIA Acc. 06-146, Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, Program Files, 1983-2005
- Date: 1983 1983-2005
- Creator: Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
- 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
Further Research in the Conservation and Preservation of Letterpress Copybooks
- Date: January 26, 2016
- Description: Postgraduate Fellow Laura Dellapiana presents new research outcomes for stabilization of letterpress copybooks with significant damage.
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Records and Information Management Month: The Librarian
- Date: April 28, 2010
- Creator: Jennifer Wright
- Description: A clause in the last will and testament of English scientist James Smithson eventually led to his estate being left to the United States "to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” There was much debate as to what constituted such an establishment, but many of the proposals
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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.
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Michael Barnes
- Date: August 25, 2016
- Description: An employee of the Smithsonian since 1975, Michael Barnes is one of a select group of photographers with the responsibility of documenting the history of the Smithsonian.1 Pragmatic and passionate about photography, he worked his way up from the Smithsonian’s print shop and taught himself the art of taking pictures. An employee of the Smithsonian since 1975, Michael Barnes is
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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
Travelog of 1962-1963 South American trip
- Date: 1962-1963 19621203 19630222
- Creator: Cochran, Doris M. (Doris Mable), 1898-1968
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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
Happy Birthday, Mr. Taylor!
- Date: March 19, 2014
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: Reminiscences of Frank A. Taylor, founding director of the National Museum of American History which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.