This accession consists of the website and blog maintained by the Smithsonian Affiliations as they existed on December 8, 2014. Smithsonian Affiliations is a membership
program for museums and other cultural institutions.
The website provides information about requirements and benefits of membership; descriptions of each of its affiliated organizations; and annual conference details. In
addition, it includes digital copies of "The Affiliate" paper newsletter and the "e-Affiliate" electronic newsletter.
"The Affiliate" blog highlights programs at affiliate organizations. The blog was opened in July 2006.
Materials are in electronic format.