Results for "United States. Consulate (Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico)"
Benjamin the Anti-Christ's Doomsday Prophecy
- Date: December 21, 2012
- Description: In 1866, Benjamin the Anti Christ predicted earthquakes, war, and brain paralysis for the world—a prophecy that reached the SI Archives.
Collection Highlights: New Additions to the Archives Website
- Date: July 2, 2020
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.
Camping Out, Smithsonian-Style
- Date: June 10, 2021
- Creator: William Bennett
- Description: See how Smithsonian scientists have always been willing to do what is needed to further their research—including camping in all conditions!
A Salute to Scrapbooks
- Date: May 6, 2014
- Creator: Mitch Toda
- Description: In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, the Archives highlights the scrapbook of William and Lucile Mann from their trip to Argentina in 1939.
Pursuing Knowledge in Unfamiliar Country
- Date: November 15, 2018
- Creator: Ricc Ferrante
- Description: In mid-19th century America, some believed that world-class discoveries came exclusively from Europe. But early Smithsonian leaders had a sense of urgency to disseminate an authoritative body of knowledge, pursue further discoveries, and provide a deeper understanding to the public at a time when American society was changing.
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Science Service, Up Close: Summer Road Trips for Science, 1935
- Date: July 24, 2018
- Creator: Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette
- Description: In 1935, Beloit College in Wisconsin began allowing female students to join the annual summer archeological expeditions.
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Almost here … World Migratory Bird Day 2019!
- Date: May 9, 2019
- Creator: Ricc Ferrante
- Description: While only two years old, World Migratory Bird Day is just one of the latest evolutions in conservation awareness. Related celebrations go back more than twenty-six years and draw on over a century of research.
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Discoveries Don’t Happen in an Armchair
- Date: November 27, 2018
- Creator: Ricc Ferrante
- Description: The 19th century was a transformative time for the natural sciences. New discoveries didn't just happen in an armchair. Scientists adventured into unfamiliar territory by land and sea on expeditions, and their new findings fed new theories. Groups like the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences formalized America's place
International Travels of the Australian Canis Dingo: Part I
- Date: June 13, 2017
- Description: The cultural history of the Australian dingo and the species’ connection to the National Zoo.
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The Field Book Project: Uncovering Hidden Gems at the Smithsonian
- Date: September 21, 2010
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
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In Her Own Image
- Date: March 30, 2011
- Creator: Marvin Heiferman
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Betty J. Meggers: Pioneer in Environmental Archaeology
- Date: March 7, 2017
- Creator: Tad Bennicoff
- Description: The life of Betty J. Meggers, an Anthropologist, who speciailized in pottery identification, conducted extensive field work in Amazon Rainforest region of South America, and was associated with the Smithsonian for more than five decades.