Description: As the Preservation Intern at the Archives this summer, my main project was part of a massive re-organization of the oversized map cases at the Archives. An introduction to that project can be found in blog posts by previous interns, Caitria Sunderland and Margaret Rose Hunt. However, when taking breaks from the cool climate of collections storage, I worked on rehousing the
Description: For records management and transfer inquiries, Smithsonian staff should contact one of the Smithsonian Institution Archives staff assigned to work with their unit (staff access only). Professional societies, former staff, and the public should contact the Archives and Information Management (AIM) Team at siarm@si.edu. For general inquiries about electronic records or
Description: Volunteers have been an integral part of the Smithsonian since the beginning. As our historian Pamela Henson likes to say, we have always relied on the kindness of strangers. A blog post in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month 2015. Includes a list of Smithsonian crowdsourcing projects that volunteers can participate in.
Description: Each Smithsonian Institution Archives collection has a life story. That narrative, much like the biography of a person, can explain how a collection's photographs, letters, and documents relate to each other. Closer inspection may also reveal hidden connections to other archival materials and can help in identifying photographers and writers. This new blog series will turn a
Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research, including a translated rebus letter.
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