Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Executive Resources Board"
Mounting Photographs with Earth Magnets
- Date: May 7, 2013
- Description: A photograph of Charles Greeley Abbot belonging to the Smithsonian Archives was in need of conservation. The photograph is stable, but the board to which the photograph is mounted is broken into three pieces. The board was stabilized and placed into a new housing constructed with rare earth magnets to impose a slight pressure on the object. The new housing holds the object
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The Archives' Mission
- Date: April 14, 2011
- Description: The Archives documents the activities of the Smithsonian in pursuit of its goal of increasing and diffusing knowledge.
- Blog Post
Going Back to the Smithsonian’s Future
- Date: February 8, 2018
- Creator: Lisa Fthenakis
- Description: Today on The Bigger Picture, we are highlighting the anniversary of the 1927 Conference on the Future of the Smithsonian which brought together people from across the country – scientists, academics, politicians, and private citizens – to advise on the future role of the Smithsonian. For this, we bring you a piece from Smithsonian Archives Program Assistant Lisa Fthenakis,
- Regents
Stonesifer, Patricia Q. (1956-)
- Date: Regent Tenure: 12/21/2001-1/2013
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WWII: Staff Supporting the War Effort
- Date: June 27, 2016
- Description: When the men and women of the Smithsonian heard the call to duty in World War II, they again took up the call as they had during World War I. Secretaries Charles G. Abbot and Alexander Wetmore provided leadership that brought the Smithsonian’s resources to the aid of the nation, while safeguarding its primary mission: the increase and diffusion of knowledge. Once again,
- Finding Aid
SIA RU000051, Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary, Research Corporation Records, 1912-1959
- Date: 1912 1912-1959
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Blog Post
Watch Now: Today is Archives Fair
- Date: October 19, 2012
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: Tune into a live webcast of the Smithsonian's 2012 Archives Fair to watch the lecture series on "Revealing Hidden Treasures."
Writing At Cross Purposes
- Date: June 12, 2012
- Creator: Mary Markey
- Description: Another discovery in the Smithsonian Institution Archives— a letter that takes illegibility to new heights.
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SIA Acc. 89-076, Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Special Assistant to the Secretary (Joseph Coudon), Committee Records, 1983-1985
- Date: 1983 1983-1985
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Special Assistant to the Secretary (Joseph Coudon)
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Date: April 14, 2011
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
- Finding Aid
SIA Acc. 09-128, Smithsonian Institution Office of Planning, Management and Budget, Formulation and Execution Files, 1985-2005
- Date: 1985 1985-2005
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Office of Planning, Management and Budget
- Creator: Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Date: April 14, 2011
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.