Description: An overview of the history of Martha the passenger pigeon, the last of her species, who was donated to the National Museum of Natural History 100 years ago.
Description: They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, some of Dr. Waldo LaSalle Schmitts field books are worth tens of thousands of words.
Description: Anthropologist and Director Emeritus, Diana Parker (at podium), produced the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival for 25 years and worked in over 40 nations to bring the festival to D.C. #Groundbreaker
Description: Anthropologist Marvette Pérez, National Museum of American History, was the Smithsonian's first Latino history curator, an accomplished percussionist and vocalist, and collector who acquired works representing Latino popular culture & music. #Groundbreaker
Description: Patent models and baskets occupy shelves in storage space at Smithsonian's Museum Support Center in Suitland, Maryland, Image Number: 2000-11186-06.
Description: Curator Claudia Kidwell, Smithsonian's National Museum of History and Technology (now American History), started as an intern in 1961, became Curator of Costume after finishing her degree, and Acting Director of the entire museum in 1979!
Description: Curator emeritus of Political History, Edie Mayo, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, was a longtime advocate for women’s representation in history - “visibility in the past equals empowerment in the future.” #Groundbreaker
Description: A station for the Metro, Washington DC’s subway system, was eliminated from early plans but protest by the Smithsonian ensured it would be built.
Description: As a teenager, Robert Ridgway was tapped by the Smithsonian’s Assistant Secretary to be an expedition zoologist. In 1881, when the US National Museum opened its doors, he was the curator of Birds. Download and reuse some of bird illustrations today through Smithsonian Open Access.
Description: Ranking 2nd in 2013 as one of the top best places to work for in the Federal Government, there is no doubt that the Smithsonian Institution knows how to throw a birthday party.