Results for "Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services"
Hot Topics In Archives Research
- Date: July 9, 2013
- Creator: Mary Markey
- Description: A quarterly overview of research at the Smithsonian Institution Archives.
Joseph Henry Hypes Hypsometers
- Date: October 29, 2019
- Description: Although initially skeptical about the effectiveness of the hypsometer, Secretary Joseph Henry soon recognized the value of the instrument, which he discovered from his colleagues in the scientific field.
You Spin Me Round - Frisbee Festivals on the Mall
- Date: May 23, 2019
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: Starting in 1977, the National Air and Space Museum, with assistance from the International Frisbee Association, Wham-O Manufacturing Company, volunteer instructors from several states, and the Washington Area Frisbee Club, held their first Frisbee Festival on the National Mall.
Hot Topics in Archives Research
- Date: February 18, 2014
- Creator: Mary Markey
- Description: Quarterly post on research at the Smithsonian Institution Archives.
You Asked, We Answered: 2014 Archives Facebook Q&A
- Date: November 4, 2014
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: On Monday, October 27th, four of our finest were available on the Smithsonian's Facebook page to answer questions about preserving your own archival collections. The four archivists at the Q&A have specialties in the preservation and organization of audio/visual material, photos, and digital records (email, digital video, etc.) This is our fourth year hosting this event and
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Smithsonian Online Paved the Way for Today’s Online Offerings
- Date: August 3, 2017
- Creator: Lynda Schmitz Fuhrig
- Description: Smithsonian Online (SOL) was an online platform through AOL that included Smithsonian images, chats, message boards and other features during the 1990s.
The Smithsonian Goes Telephonic in 1878!
- Date: June 28, 2018
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_9592,size=200,left]Did you know the Smithsonian was an early adopter of the telephone? In June of 1878, a system of electronic bells and telephones was installed throughout the Smithsonian Castle. The system connected several workrooms and offices to provide instant communications within the building. At that time, there were only 187 telephone lines
Fishing for Collections at the U.S. National Museum
- Date: December 10, 2019
- Description: Spencer F. Baird and George Brown Goode used their diverse, and sometimes quirky, contacts from the U.S. Fish Commission to fill exhibit cabinets in the U.S. National Museum.
Where Are They Now?
- Date: May 20, 2014
- Description: The Smithsonian Institution Archives catches up with former interns.
"The whole Smithsonian was like one big family . . . "
- Date: March 12, 2013
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: For forty years, Miss Helena Weiss kept the Smithsonian running smoothly as a clerk, stenographer, director of the Office of Correspondence and Documents, and Registrar. When she retired, her position was divided into seven separate jobs.
The World Is Yours: Flying the Ocean
- Date: June 23, 2020
- Creator: Kira M. Sobers
- Description: Take a listen to clips from the episode of The World Is Yours titled Flying the Ocean.
Born Digital - Video Recording in the 21st Century
- Date: October 5, 2011
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.