Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Environmental Sciences Program"
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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 Champion for Libraries and Archives: Ching-hsien Wang
- Date: May 26, 2022
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: In their efforts to document the history of computing at the Smithsonian, volunteers are interviewing former staff to preserve their stories and experiences. Ching-hsien Wang was a force that helped libraries and archives make their collections accessible online and here are some early excerpts from our interview with her.
Smithsonian African American Association
- Date: February 9, 2016
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: The Smithsonian African American Association was formed in 1989 and was an assembly of the Institution's employees who have organized to project a united voice, to have an impact upon pan-institutional policies that affect African Americans, and to convey these concerns to the Smithsonian Administration.
A Favorite - The Smithsonian Carousel
- Date: April 11, 2013
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: The Smithsonian Carousel celebrates the anniversary of its opening on April 12.
Happy Thanksgiving ! ! !
- Date: November 28, 2013
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Happy Thanksgiving from the Smithsonian Institution Archives!
Happy Holidays ! ! !
- Date: December 24, 2013
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Seasons greetings from the staff of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.
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Happy Holidays from the Archives!
- Date: December 25, 2014
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Happy holidays from the Smithsonian Institution Archives!
Link Love: 1/18/2013
- Date: January 18, 2013
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Link Love: a weekly blog feature with links to interesting videos and stories regarding archival issues, the Smithsonian, and history.
Harry Walters - Director of the Diné College Museum, 1973-2008
- Date: July 30, 2020
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Before becoming the Director of the Diné College Museum in Arizona, Harry Walters spent three months at the Smithsonian learning techniques for the care and handling of artifacts, including their identification, description, conservation, storage, and exhibition.
Link Love: 9/28/2012
- Date: September 28, 2012
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Link Love: a weekly blog feature with links to interesting videos and stories regarding archival issues, the Smithsonian, and history.
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Do you remember . . . ?
- Date: August 26, 2010
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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Collections in Context
- Date: March 22, 2010
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_12311,size=250,right]Walking into the rotunda of the National Museum of Natural History one immediately comes face to face with the Fénykövi Elephant (also affectionately known as Henry). Taken at a glance, the African elephant is impressive and imposing, standing over guests to a tune of 13 feet and 2 inches when measured at the shoulder. The Fénykövi