Description: With expertise in the Pacific world, the US military turned to the Smithsonian during World War II because of its unique areas of knowledge in science, culture, and history. Soldiers stationed abroad in turn helped increase the Smithsonian’s understanding of the region. And back at home in the Nation’s Capital, the Smithsonian prepared to keep its collections safe
Description: [caption id="" align="alignright" width="234" caption="Mary Henry, October 20, 1882, by Unidentified photographer, Card Photograph, Smithsonian Institution Archives, RU 95, Box 12, Folder 5, Negative Number: 82-3258. "][/caption] As we enter into the holiday season, the Smithsonian Institution Archive’s blog will be exploring memories: what they mean, how to capture them, and
Description: Learn about the Megatherium Club, named after a giant extinct sloth that once roamed South America, which consisted of an eccentric group of young naturalists aiming to understand the natural world, and build the Smithsonian’s collection in the mid to late 1800s.
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