Results for "United States National Museum. Division of Mineral Technology"
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Collection Highlights: New Additions to the Archives’ Website
- Date: April 3, 2018
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_arc_392769,size=450,center]The Smithsonian Institution Archives continually strives to add more collection information to its website.See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.
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The Archives’ Hidden Women
- Date: March 15, 2018
- Creator: Deborah Shapiro
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_9246,size=500,center]THE BIGGER PICTURE's “Wonderful Women Wednesday” series profiles the female curators, directors, and research scientists who have risen to prominence in their careers at the Smithsonian.These stories of broken glass ceilings are fascinating, but they barely scratch the surface of the Smithsonian’s female workforce through the
Many Happy Returns to the Washington Monument!
- Date: October 22, 2013
- Creator: Lynda Schmitz Fuhrig
- Description: The Washington Monument marks its 125th anniversary on October 9, 2013.
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American History in an Earthenware Teacup
- Date: January 14, 2016
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: C. Malcolm Watkins (1911-2001), curator of cultural history at the National Museum of American History, was a pioneer of material culture studies and historic archeology.
Collection Highlights: New Additions to the SIA Website
- Date: October 4, 2018
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.
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Museum Computer Network and the Smithsonian Institution: The Vision
- Date: April 13, 2017
- Description: In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Museum Computer Network, this first blog explores the early interactions of MCN with the Smithsonian.
Museum Computer Network and the Smithsonian Institution: Support and Encouragement
- Date: April 18, 2017
- Description: In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Museum Computer Network, this second blog explores the early interactions of MCN with the Smithsonian.
A Fish Story
- Date: April 18, 2013
- Creator: Ginger Yowell
- Description: The United States Navy often consulted staff at the Smithsonian Institution when naming their submarines after fish.
Link Love: 11/16/2018
- Date: November 16, 2018
- Creator: Deborah Shapiro
- Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.
Everything I Own
- Date: February 6, 2020
- Creator: Heidi Stover
- Description: Some refer to the Smithsonian as "America's Attic." It probably earned this nickname because throughout its history, the Smithsonian has acquired artifacts, relics, paintings, personal collections, and even hair samples related to the Commander in Chief (yes, the National Museum of American History has a collection of presidential hairs!).With Presidents' Day coming up on
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
Elisabeth West FitzHugh, a Driving Force in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Scientific Research
- Date: July 6, 2021
- Creator: Dr. Elizabeth Harmon
- Description: Learn about FitzHugh’s over 50-year career in conservation science at the Smithsonian.